Really good dinner here tonight! The falafel was delicious, the lamb was cooked perfectly, and the cranberry walnut salad with chicken was so good. Very friendly uncomfortable atmosphere, the service was just fine and the food is so healthy, you feel really good eating it! Will definitely be back! read more

Aladdin's Eatery - North Hills - Lebanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Let me start with this: I am absolutely biased because Aladdin's is my favorite restaurant ever! And I'm not ashamed to admit it. I've practically followed this place across states and cities. I discovered Aladdin's years ago when I lived in Northern Virginia. After that first visit, I was hooked and started going several times a year. When the Shirlington location closed, they reopened in Burke, and that became my new go‑to spot every time I visited the area. And then, heartbreak , they closed that location too. One day I randomly searched to see if they had opened anywhere else, and you won't believe it... they popped up right here in North Carolina, the same state I now live in! And while it's not in Charlotte, my brother lives in Raleigh, which means every trip to see him doubles as an excuse to visit Aladdin's. My usual order is the shawarma rolled, and trust me when I say it's the best! The savory, flavorful meat paired with those pickled veggies, plus all the heavenly spices and sauces, well t's just perfect! I've had shawarma at countless places over the years, and nothing even comes close to theirs. I typically grab an appetizer as well, dolmas or falafel. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Every dish I've tried has been spectacular. Introduced my brother and wife to this place, and they've already been back! To give you an idea of how deep my love for this place goes, the last time I visited I ordered 4 extra shawarma rolls to go, froze them, and rationed them out at home. They don't hold up perfectly after being frozen but I did still enjoy every single one. Aladdin's will always be one of those rare restaurants that I go out of my way to visit and I'll continue to stop by as often as I possibly can. If you love Mediterranean flavors (Lebanese) this spot is a must!!! read more

Aladdin's Eatery - North Hills - Lebanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We visited for my Mother-in-law's birthday lunch on a Sunday afternoon. We really enjoyed Aladdin's Eatery for the quality and freshness of the ingredients. They happily make substitutions on the plates. The falafel was really tasty. The veggies were crisp and delicious. My husband also got a fruit smoothie and all the basic ingredients were listed-nothing hidden. Great place for a quality meal! read more

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The venue was very clean and open air. We were served very quickly and the waitress politely explained all the dishes and any questions we had. The food was good but felt like it could use just a tad but more flavoring or spice. read more

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Definitely not what I was expecting. I love Mediterranean food and this just was not it. The baklava was really dry and so were the other pie desserts. The pizza was just nodded, I did not like how crispy the pizza was, and the cheese just tasted funky. It was a go order, so I didn't get to release the inside, I'm sure it was set up nice, but we will definitely not be back to eat. The gyro was also mainly vegetable and the meat pieces were a lot of fat, no real tasty, juicy pieces of meat. read more

Checked out Aladdin's Eatery yesterday and it was a good, not great, but a good experience. This is my second time eating at Aladdin, the first time at the Brier Creek location which I loved, and this second time at the North Hills location. Despite it being less than a week from Christmas and the shopping center it is in is quite hectic due to the holidays, I was able to find a spot by scavenging. I appreciate that the lot is very large, and people are always coming and going, so if you wait just a tad or if you park by Walgreens, you'll get a spot sooner, than later. I ordered the: - Taza Chicken Salad - 10/10 - delicious, flavorful and so much variety - Flavor Savor Special - 8/10 - the beef and the falafel was a bit dry that I couldn't finish (and I usually always finish my food) but the chicken thigh and everything else was licked up clean - Mango Smoothie - 10/10 - so refreshing, and you can tell, its super fresh Our server Leena was absolutely wonderful, she was so sweet, polite, helpful - just so gracious. I'd come again to try out different dishes, since they offer soooo many different things, but I'd probably avoid the beef and likely the falafel next time. read more

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Me and hubby had a mid-week date lunch at Aladdin's in North Hills. As always, the food is always fresh and delicious! We ordered the Spicy Cauliflower for the appetizer with their homemade hot sauce, followed by their Lamb Shawarma Pita Wrap! Hubby got his fav, the Flavor Savor. The unexpected highlight of the meal were the Falafels! They were cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. We usually don't like these because they can be dense and gritty. My only criticisms on the meal were not to have the fried cauliflower swimming in the sauce. We were expecting it on the side. The other, the cook got a little zealous with toasting my pita wrap... but the pleasant service more than made up for any shortcomings. Will definitely come back again. read more

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Yummy spot! All the proteins were cooked perfect! Great place to eat before a movie. Get a dessert too!

My sister-in-law recently introduced us to Aladdin's Eatery, a Lebanese-American restaurant located in North Hills, and I'm so glad she did. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated by the friendly staff. It was a quiet afternoon -- not too busy -- which made for a peaceful, intimate lunch experience. A few guests were dining both inside and on the patio, and the overall ambiance felt cozy and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed meal. I ordered the "Flavor Savor Special", which features both Chicken Mishwi and Beef Kafta. The dish came beautifully plated with basmati rice, mixed greens, hummus, and falafel. While everything on my plate was good, I found the beef kafta to be a bit too salty and had a slightly rubbery texture when cutting into it with a knife and fork. That said, the falafel was a standout! It was crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside, not greasy at all, and had a delicious flavor that really impressed me. Honestly, words don't do it justice -- you just have to try it yourself. I got so immersed in my food that I completely forgot what my husband and sister-in-law ordered. Luckily, I managed to snap a photo of my husband's plate, which looked like a Lebanese-style pizza -- definitely something I'd try next time. The decor is simple but eye-catching. I especially liked the small lamps on the walls, which added a touch of charm and made for good conversation pieces. And as soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a tempting display of cakes, pies, and baklava. I highly recommend the triple berry cheesecake -- easily one of the best I've ever had. We'll definitely be coming back, especially to try their rolled pitas, which look like burritos filled with mishwi or kafta -- can't wait! read more

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Aladdin's is always a treat. Always. I've visited for solo meals and business lunches, for full plates and baklava. The staff is always so pleasant and welcoming, and the food is always delicious. The vibe is super relaxed. Even when it's busy the staff makes your visit very comfortable. The last time I visited I decided to go with Genie's Combo and the waitress could tell I was waffling with Jasmine's because I wanted the Jasmine's rice. She offered to substitute the Jasmine's rice, which was perfect for what I was looking for! The meal was great. I washed it down with a mint tea, and followed it with a piece of baklava for dessert! The only one critique I'll share, because I do have an opinion, is that the baklava that is served from the baked goods case has been consistently better than the pre packaged baklava that's for sale atop the case (in the basket). I tried the pre packaged one this past trip because the other want available. Even still, it was a nice treat with my tea. Highly recommend Aladdin's for anyone hanging out in North Hills.! read more

Aladdin's Eatery - North Hills - Genie's Combo Plate with Jasmine's Rice - Lebanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

After shopping around North Hills my family and I decided to stop here for lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant was pretty quiet and they have indoor and outdoor seating. Our waiter was very friendly and was able to answer any questions we had about the menu. We ordered the pita and hummus appetizer to share. It was okay, but I've had better at other restaurants. For my entree I got the "Jasmines Favorite" with chicken. The rice and vegetables were flavored well and the chicken was juicy. I also tried their gluten free chocolate cake, and that was delicious as well. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - North Hills - Jasmine's Favorite - Lebanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Everything here is great! I'm addicted to the roasted cauliflower and baklava! Hummus is pretty great as well!

I love, love, love Aladdin's! Simply amazing! The foods are so flavorful and colorful, with so many options. I have visited many Aladdin's locations and every one, every time is great. First thing is first - the garlic sauce and the hot sauce. Buy it by the gallon if you can. Both are untouchable. Second - the pomegranate green tea. I am head over heels in love with this drink. I order one for my meal and make sure to top off before leaving. Next - appetizers. I always order the vegetarian combo which is an entire meal itself. Hummus, tabouli, baba gannouj, falafel, and dawali all make this plate the greatest way to start a meal. Also, the spicy cauliflower is a staple. Dip it in the garlic sauce and mmmmhmhmhmhm. As for entrees, the wraps/ rolls are a great go-to. I have had many of them and all were good. On my last visit I ordered the Mujadara plate which was lentils and rice. It was such a large portion I could only manage half and enjoyed the other half the next day. read more

Amazing! Simply amazing! And priced so well. This place is a little gem. For those seeking incredible Lebanese food made with fresh ingredients, look no further! This place is it! My wife and I were visiting the area and were looking for a place for lunch. We found this establishment at the end of a strip mall. It looked interesting so we decided to give it a try. We chose a table outside as the weather was perfect. Our waiter swiftly greeted us and was so professional throughout the entire interaction. Fantastic service! As we reviewed the quite extensive menu, it was obvious this was not going to be an easy decision. I proceeded to order the Chicken Shawarma and my wife ordered the Taza Chicken Salad. Delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the ingredients so fresh, it was just a great eating experience. So much so, that we came back later that evening to try some desserts (I had the Tiramisu which was incredible). And ... we came back the next day again for lunch. We will definitely visit again when we come back! read more

This use to be my go to place. service good, food delicious, but on my last visit, it was horrible. Lady at front said have seat someone will be with you. She continued cleaning. She finally came over muttered something about someone else being busy what would I like to drink. drink was nasty she never came back so I had to walk to counter where she huffed because I was interrupting her cleaning. Finally got my food -it was ok not up to usual standards - but I never saw a server again. A guy walked by my table 4xs taking food to other tables. i never got a water refill, never asked how's your food, can I get you anything? Everyone so busy cleaning no one was servicing customers. It is the first time in my life I didn't leave a tip. all they did was bring food to my table-CFA does same thing I don't tip them. Disappointed as this was my favorite place in NorthHills to eat. it'll be a while before we go back! read more

I walked in with a large group at lunch, not realizing it was a sit-down restaurant, the staff quickly jumped to accommodate our large group. Alex got the delicious food out quickly and kept our waters full. I am so grateful to Alex and all the staff for taking such good care of us. I will be back and call ahead next time. We tried the falafel, hummus, shwarma and many other items. Everything was so delicious! read more

Fantastic food. Definitely the best Middle Eastern/Mediterranean fare we've ever tried. We'd always loved Sassool, but were surprised to find that Aladdin's is even better. In addition to the delicious dishes they offer, their extensive GF options are a huge help for folks with celiac disease. Consequently, it's an ideal choice for my wife. read more

Just delicious. I went there with some friends and the food was excellent. I thought it was fast casual but you have sit down table service. Service is quick and polite. They were able to answer all questions I had about the food. I had the Genie's combo which has some chicken strips on a bit of fluffy rice, along with tabouli, hummus, and cauliflower. Absolutely delicious. I have returned several times since then. read more

We stopped in to super charge, this place was a quick walk down the road. Staff was super friendly. Place was small and quiet. Menu options are great. They had a drink menu too. I had the Aladdin special, little bit of everything. They had plenty of GF, V, Veg options. They marked what had nuts in it. Even had a two vegan, gf dessert options. For our first Lebanese food experience we were not disappointed. read more

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Healthy and delicious. Great spot for a quick bite. I come here fairly often, always good. I have never had a bad meal.

Delicious, FRESH, healthy food with amazing service - what more could you ask for? I highly recommend this lovely, quiet little bistro!

This was my first time trying this place out. The server was really nice. Wasn't very familiar with the menu as I usually mostly frequent Asian Restaurant. She was very helpful in explaining the menu and recommendation. I really enjoy the Kibbie and it paired so good with the yogurt they have. I also like the Aladdin combo. Everyone on it was so good and the sauce too. The chicken wasn't my favorite but still good. The place was pretty casual. read more

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Great Mediterranean food at the North Hills of this mostly Ohio-based franchise that's branching out into NC. Table service is featured at this store-front shop tucked away on the side of of the Lassiter District center. There are about 20 tables. Decor is Mediterranean-style. Our server, Lydia, did a great job. Helped explain the menu, was friendly and attentive. The food was served as ordered, including a special request from the kitchen. THANK YOU! We started with Hummus. A generous portion of creamy, garlicky chickpea puree, topped with olive oil. And some delicious quartered pita, served warm. A great start. For an entree, tried the Mediterranean lamb plate. And also a side of Mujadara. The lamb plate is a grilled kabob of 8 chunks of lamb cooked medium well. It's served with brown rice and vermicelli topped with pine nuts and slivered almonds. And garlic sauce for dipping. The lamb is perfect - tender, moist and flavorful; nicely seasoned. Rice has a slight cinnamon taste and is just the right consistency - not crunchy, not sticky. Yum! Mujadara is among my favorites and this did not disappoint. The kitchen was able to accommodate a side order instead of the full plate, albeit without the friend onions and salad toppings. Still, the lentils and brown rice are earthy, aromatic and a wonderful creamy texture. A great rendition. Many other items on the menu to try - will be back. read more

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I absolutely love this place. The food is good, always fresh, the restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. I eat here multiple times a month. read more

I've eaten at Aladdin's a number of times. Here in Raleigh, as well as, Virginia. What I love: - Spicy Cauliflower - Hummus - Baba Gannouj - Sultan's Shawarma Pitza - Chicken Dijon Rolled - Chicken Salad Rolled - Cranberry Walnut Salad - Natural Energy Juice Service is always welcoming and attentive. Ambiance is good nothing overly fancy. Promise to update in the future with photos! read more

Aladdin's is my go-to spot for a casual lunch or gourmet, fresh takeout. I live about 5 mins away, and I've frequented this spot ever since moving to Raleigh. I can't say enough about the depth of their flavors and the quality of the food. One of my favorite bites in town is their beef kafta with hummus on pita bread. That's why I'd highly recommend the flavor savor special, where you get those three items ^ along with some sliced chicken thighs, cucumber & tomato salad, falafel and rice. It's enough food for a power lunch and a half. I'd also suggest the vegetarian combo or Genie's combo platter...both include 5 different menu items, and they're all heaters. I wasn't crazy about the one "pitza" I've ordered, but I'm sure some people love them. Make sure to ask for some of the hot sauce, and try the baklava cheesecake if you're feeling naughty read more

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Located at the end of the main road going into North Hills. There is plenty of parking nearby. This place is very tastefully decorated, very clean and has a menu that has something for everyone. I got the hummus with beef shwarma over it and loved it. It came with a good sized basket of warm pita bread too. They give you a platter of hummus with diced tomatoes, pine nuts and the meat on top. All of it was so good, but I just could not eat it all. I took the leftovers home and ate it two more times! Very nice place, would be good for a meeting or date. I will return if I am ever in this area again. read more

Excellent food and service! The food is fresh and flavorful. Nice location and vibe. Friendly staff. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - North Hills - Taza Chicken Salad - Lebanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great food! Quick service. Will be back to Aladdin's Eatery often! You should try it.

I would put zero stars, but that's not possible so I'll give it a one. First, the sprite drinks tasted like metal and even had what looked like a brown curled up worm that we got the waitress to replace. We thought the food would look as it did on their website, but it looks like a worse version of it. The rolls had little to no veggies. The grilled chicken was dry and burnt. The beef pitza was dry as well and barely had any toppings, unlike the picture. The kabob was still pinkish and had that signature meaty smell of undercooked ground beef. Waste of money. Don't recommend and eat at your own risk. read more

We are a big fan of Aladdin's fresh Mediterranean food. Love the cauliflower, hummus, salad, chicken, and sweet tea. Service is always good. Pleasantly decorated and clean location. read more

Had never been here before but glad I decided to check it out. Mediterranean food is one of our faves!! Went in for a to go order and right away, it was a very attractive and a welcoming atmosphere, inside and out. Plenty of natural light coming in from outside and a nice patio area to eat on. I had the Falafel wrap (vegan), which was excellent and they have several other vegan menu options available. Will be back with my Wifey to try other menu options read more

Aladdin's Eatery - North Hills - Alladin's Eatery - Lebanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I saw a bunch of reviews for this place but this salad caught my attention and I really wanted to try it. When I came in, I was greeted promptly and my order was taken promptly as well. The ambience is a nice atmosphere. it was very elegant but also felt very much like home. As I was waiting for the food, a table of ladies behind me got up and said thank you and proceeded to tell them how delicious the food was and I couldn't help thinking wait I wanna order what they ordered but I did not give in to my intrusive thoughts. The cranberry walnut salad came out shortly after that and I'm so glad I didn't change my order. It was also delicious lol. The Rasberry tea went very well with the salad too. After I was finished eating my server (which was very attentive and very sweet) asked if I would like any dessert. I didn't remember what was on the menu so I asked her what kind of desserts do they have. Guys, she listed every dessert on the menu (which is a lot) from memory. So, I couldn't back down now. I'm sure I could have but I decided to try one anyway. I got the vegan apple crumble bar. It was also really really good and t was wrapped so I was able to take it home with me. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - North Hills - Cranberry Walnut Salad and raspberry tea - Lebanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Alladdins is always a good choice. Very dependable flavors and prices. The North Hills location is on the smaller side, but they have plenty of seating. The place is very clean and the menu is vast and delicious. I love the grape leaves and usually order one of the salads or the shishtawok plate. read more

Extraordinary food - spotty service, particularly for takeout. But the food is so good. It really doesn't matter. I think I could eat their hot sauce as soup, it is so completely delicious! read more

I found this place randomly while ordering online and it's 10/10 ! The food is so delicious and the service is fast. I love recommending this place to friends! read more

Tucked back in a corner in north hills - make sure not to sleep on Aladdin's! Their food is fresh and leaves you feeling great. It's more of a Turkish Mediterranean style, if you're not familiar with it, give it a try! They also have amazing cake slices from a local bakery if you're looking for dessert in north hills. My favorite items have to be their falafel - it's extremely moist and flavorful! read more

Stopped in while out running errands, and ordered some takeout for home. We ended up ordering the hummus (very runny, very average) and spicy cauliflower (very good) for appetizers. The group of us ordered a couple chicken curry pitza's (the best thing we ordered), a farrouks falafel pitza (good), and a chicken curry rolled (very good). A bit pricey, but the food was good. Even though we did takeout, they do have a very nice little courtyard area out front, which looks to be pretty shaded by trees. Wouldn't mind going back and eating onsite some day. read more

Nice and warm here and the food is delicious. I got the Genie plate it was so fresh and good read more

Aladdin's Eatery - North Hills - Genie ‍ plate - Lebanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great authentic cuisine. Service was great. Food is flavorful and fresh! I love the atmosphere in this spot. My wife and I love this place. It's our favorite spot for Mediterranean fare. read more

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