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    Al-Sham Restaurant

    3.9 (261 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Summer B.

    I enjoy stopping here on those nights when I haven't cooked or i'm tired of eating leftovers but i'm looking for something a notch above typical fast food. The food here is good quality. I usually order lamb kabab platter with brown rice. There brown rice is the best I've tasted. It's flavorful, aromatic and has a soft fluffy texture. The lamb is tender, decent cook on it, nicely seasoned, the grilled onions help bring out even more flavor when you mix it with the rice and they give you a decent portion that you can really fill up on. Oh and don't get me started on that heavenly garlic sauce *drooling emoji* You have to get the garlic sauce!! It's made from scratch and with love. It's so good that I call it everything sauce because it taste good on just about anything! I order a separate small bowl of it and use it on other meats I cook at home. Oh back to the lamb for a second, don't confuse the lamb kabob with the lamb shawarma..totally NOT the same thing. If you want succulent chunks of lamb go with the Lamb Kobab. It doesn't come on a stick or skewer the way your probably thinking but that's what you want to go for. It's chunks of lamb (no fillers) over a bed of rice. The service is "ok" depending on who you get on the phone or at the counter. I feel like they have tried to improve their customer service over the years with a friendly and warm smile and greeting. But sometimes you might get someone who has a heavy accent which makes it difficult when placing your order and hearing it read back to you. Last time I ordered over the phone I didn't understand much of the order when it was read back to me but I just said "ok" and hoped for the best! Fortunately my order was correct. Here's a few things from my wish list for this spot: 1. A better variety of vegetables; diced romaine with a couple things like beets and onions are like the only "veggies" I've encountered here; 2. Better takeout containers for the hummus. The aluminum container with the flimsy plastic lid isn't good at all. The oil that tops the hummus leaks out of the container as it shifts during travel. This then makes the bottom of the container oily so you have to be extra careful when setting it down to eat so as to not mess up your clothes or anything else; 3. better containers for the hot food would keep the food hot longer so that you don't have to reheat when you get home. Lastly Al-Sham looks totally different as they've done some major renovations! There use to be a separate dining room off to the side of the takeout part of the restaurant. Now it's a more cohesive space. Nice and bright with tables all over for dining in. They also have upgraded their kitchen area as well. It really looks nice and inviting.

    Lana S.

    My friends and I came here for a late night dinner around 8pm. We were glad this place was opened late since we were starving! I ordered a basket of fries for the table and we all ordered our individual meals. I ordered the lamb and beef shawarma. The meals took about 20-30 mins to make (luckily I ordered fries and other ordered appetizers). The food came out fresh and hot. The meat was tender and seasoned well. It was a huge plate of food for the price we paid. I really enjoyed my meal but was full fast since I ate while waiting! My meal came with this garlic dipping sauce that complemented the meat. Very good meal and service overall.

    Zhen L.

    Recently I'm on the hunt for more Halal restaurants in the Northeast Philly's area. Saw Al-Sham's while stopping by Spice Bistro. Took a look of their menu, I was so AWE. Their menu is EXTREMELY extensive. I locked my eyes on their Beef Kabob platter and Pina Colada Lassi. Hubby ordered the Shrimp and chicken spring rolls and Beef Sharwarma. Let's start with the Pina Colada Lassi, it is too overly sweet. All I taste is the sugar and yogurt, where is the flavor? The Beef Kabob platter was pretty bland and tasteless. I didn't even taste the grill flavor of the meat. And the meat is really on the dry side. So if you like tender beef, AVIOD it. Hubby says the Shrimp and Chicken Spring Rolls lack taste. Like it doesn't taste like anything. He says the Beef Sharwarma is pretty ok but without much flavor. So I say if it doesn't have much flavor, then is not pretty ok lol. Guys at the counter were a bit rush on the phone. But nice when we walk in for pick up.

    Lamb chops (so tender and wonderful), beef and chicken shawarma (extremely chewy- overcooked), rice, hummus, and a side salad
    Kelly P.

    Service was despicable, as previous reviews have mentioned. It took THREE hours to get my delivery order, which I ordered at 230pm on a Friday and was given an estimated arrival of 45 MINUTES later. They blamed the new driver. They said they couldn't call him because they didn't have his number yet (???? They don't know who works at their establishment?)- shady, if you ask me. What irks me, is I called after waiting for an hour and they quickly brushed me aside saying (in fast-spoken, hard to understand English) deliver driver.. just left.. he's on his way.. be there soon. After I called again 2 hours and some change later, they had to hand the phone to the manager who apologized, but didn't offer any type of compensation, and my food came 20 mins later. The flavoring was admittedly perfect- not too spicy, but not at all bland. I got lamb skewers (my fave) and beef and chicken shawarma (extremely chewy beef- overcooked, but oh well). The rice was excellent, and the side salad was pleasantly refreshing. If they'd figure out their custom service, they'd be a 4 star, but man, learn how to manage a business or at least up front say an order will take 2 hours so I can be prepared (for ref: I live 10 minutes from the store. (Facepalm))

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    Tiffany C.

    Al-Sham has 3 Philly locations and just opened a fourth in the Willow Grove are. I love the chicken & veggie Samosas. They have a thin & crispy outer crust; just how I prefer my Samosas. The chicken Tikka Masala is tasty as well but the rice is always on the dry side. PSA: use the sauces!

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    Deirdre C.

    My friend picked this restaurant for us to meet up at on Saturday for lunch. Neither one of us had been there before. You order at the counter and they cook it and bring it to you. I prefer to eat off of real plates and not given to go containers at the table I'm going to sit and eat at. So I would order take out from here moving forward. Food was good! Service was friendly!

    Beef kebab with rice
    Jorge V.

    This place has so many options for everyone. When you walk in, you have the option for casual eatery or actual dining in restaurant style. The people are very friendly. From the outside, I expected typical what people call "Halal" food such as gyros, kebabs, or other middle eastern style dishes. They have so many options! You can get fried chicken sandwiches, breakfasts, cheesesteaks, and more. I got the beef kebab with rice and the flavor was so good. I will be coming back.

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    24 days ago

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

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    2 months ago

    Excellent Middle Eastern food. Wonderful, friendly service. Very generous portions with great prices. Clean, bright atmosphere.

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    7 months ago

    Amazing food, polite service. Genuinely a new fan favorite of places I like to order from (Al-Sham 1)

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    11 months ago

    food is excellent great quality and very friendly service. May Allah continue to grant them Barakallahu Feek

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    11 months ago

    Delicious food, great service, cozy vibe--our new favorite spot in town! Highly recommend!

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    I used to order their takeout a lot. Generally speaking, the food tastes pretty good.

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    Absolutely great food! Highly recommend! Ww ordered catering menu and it was absolutely delicious!

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    The food was really good. We had chicken and rice, chicken and lamb rice combo and chicken shwarma that was excellent!

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    My girlfriend wanted to come here to watch the sunset for her birthday, and it turned out to be a…read moregreat choice. Since it was the weekend, we had to wait in the lobby downstairs for about 15-20 minutes. Luckily, we made it up just in time to catch the sunset and take some amazing photos. We were also fortunate enough to find seats at the bar, but if you want guaranteed seating, it's definitely better to make a reservation in the main seating area. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 5/5 Parking - Valet / Nearby Parking Atmosphere - The view is absolutely the star of the show. Watching the sunset over the city from this height creates an unforgettable experience, especially for a special occasion. The space itself feels upscale and lively without being overwhelming. Service - The service was excellent. Our bartender, Michael, made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. He was attentive, friendly, and added to the overall experience. My girlfriend especially appreciated the complimentary olives, which was a nice touch. What We Ordered - Old Fashioned (Very well balanced and smooth) Cucumber Martini (Refreshing and perfectly crafted) Final Thoughts - This was the perfect spot to celebrate a birthday. Between the stunning views, great drinks, and attentive service, it made for a memorable evening. I would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a great lounge experience in Philadelphia.

    Extraordinary view. Sat for a cocktail before brunch and it was very good overall including the bar…read moreservice. Food was underwhelming, not bad but nothing worth ordering again. Selections: Oysters- very good, fresh and solid accompaniments. Steak tartare - good, fresh but lacked seasoning. Omelette - subpar - expected more of a french style and it also lacked seasoning. They forgot to add the creme fraiche. The caviar was good. French Toast w/fois gras - average - fois gras very under-seasoned and lacked a good sear. French toast was good.

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    Mushroom shrimp risotto, grilled octopus, and black truffle and fontina pizza - amazing!
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    FANTASTIC place. Totally recommend and would absolutely go back…read more Easy to make a reservation over the phone and our party of 5 was welcomed and brought to our table upstairs. The upstairs area has a chill vibe with some Mario-themed art as well as a TV. It seems that the kitchen is upstairs, so a lot of waiters were flying by out table to the staircase. Our waiter was pretty chill. Apparently an O's fan, he was excited to learn we're from Baltimore. Food was all fantastic. The style of fries isn't my preference, but they were decent. Other than that, I was blown away. Child #1 and Child #2 got some items from the Kids' menu - grilled cheese and cheeseburger. Bread and Butter appetizer. Is it expensive for just being bread and butter? Yes. Is it worth it? Also yes. The homemade bread is great, but combine it with honey butter with flaky salt, and it's incredible. Loads of reviews on Yelp talked about the sausage roll. GET IT. It's greasy and filling in all the right ways. Goes great with a beer. My wife got the burger and she found it to be very tasty. I got the Grilled Maitake Mushrooms dish and holy cow; it's perfect. Even if you're not a vegetarian (I'm not), you can appreciate this dish: crispy rice cake (not the dry kind from the store), tender baby bok choy, and of course the well-cooked mushrooms are tied together with black vinegar, garlic-whipped tofu (!), and a peanut sauce. A++ would absolutely get again. The food menu has some staples, but overall it does change nightly, so make sure you check it out before you come. Apparently, on Sundays, they do a different experimental flavor of wings. I was curious, but my stomach has only so much room, so I had to draw the line. There is a respectable drink menu. My wife got the blood orange mezcalita, which she liked, but thought the smoke flavor was more subtle than described. I got the Plum Fizz and would totally get it again. Pleasantly-sour with a nice fizz. It's a nice pub in a nice neighborhood of a major city - be prepared for prices to match. But it is absolutely worth it.

    One day I was craving a burger and decided to come to bad brother for the first time. I came on a…read moreMonday night not knowing there was a drinking event so it was pretty busy for a Monday. They were doing raffles if you ordered certain drafts but I decided to get a cocktail instead. The plum fizz was so delicious and refreshing. I liked that it wasn't too sweet or too strong (especially because it was a weekday) Anyways, because it was pretty busy I just sat myself at the bar. The bartenders were all so kind and nice and answered all of my questions. Apparently they do change some items on the menu and they do a martini and meatloaf Monday. I stuck with the burger and fries. When I tell you it was the best burger I've had in fairmount, I'm not exaggerating. I was expecting typical bar food but I was wrong. I will be back for sure and I'll be sure to tell all of my friends to go there as well. I've never had a meatloaf but just because the burger was so good I'll have to let my first one be at bad brother.

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    Seating area behind bar table was for two
    Seating area behind bar table was for two
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