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    Amba Mediterranean Grill

    4.7 (102 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Lemonade And Bowls
    Steve A.

    Better than expected fast casual Middle Eastern restaurant in Joliet. It happens to be another one of those build as you go along the counter places. Amba is a place to get tasty food in a hurry. Only thing is it may be long calling on you to make an order. The lines usually move quick though. A pretty easy ordering process many other places have copied from a chain that happens to be everywhere. It's a series of steps. The first is to choose a bowl, pita, or wrap. A few reasons to make the right choice. You can fit more in some things and get better values. It's about $12 for bowls. We got these because more fit in these compared to pitas and wraps. After this, choose a base. There's bulgur and tomato pilaf, mixed greens, or saffron and turmeric basmati rice. After this choose a sauce like baba ghannouch or hummus. They also have a few ones that are seasonal. After this choose a protein. There's chicken, falafel, gyro meat and other things. Each of ours certainly was filling. They have plenty of sides we couldn't get, but maybe the next time we'll explore more stuff. For sure we could go here again. It's located on Route 59 close to Theodore Street. There's tons of choices for vegans and vegetarians.

    Sara Mae K.

    Always amazing! This "fast food" restaurant has incredible, consistent, fresh, delish and safe for gluten free peeps food and even better service. The employees are always kind and the food is always amazing. They also give back to the community which is such a kind thing to do. I've been here many times and I'll be back many times again.

    Mindy K.

    Amba is our favorite healthier fast food option in the area. Everything they make here tastes fresh and the portions are huge so you get two meals for the price of one. Definitely get the pita chips and hummus. Delish! Everyone must try it.

    Falafal bowl. Vegetarian deliciousness

    Fresh and delicious! I've had their rice bowls and few times and I'm in love!! I DREAM of them! The food here is so good. The rice bowls are so full of fresh food and flavors that I'm obsessed. The owners are so nice and patient when I order. It's such a cute restaurant, very clean. Stop in for a great choice of Mediterranean food!

    Strawberry Dubai chocolate cup!

    I have been wanting to try Amba out for the longest time because I love Mediterranean food. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The staff were so kind and our portion sizes exceeded my expectations. My daughter went crazy over the strawberry Dubai chocolate cup! I can't blame her because it was delicious and the strawberries were so fresh and sweet. We will be back!

    Already half eaten when I remembered to take a photo. Gyro meat bowl.
    P. W.

    I can not believe how AMAZING this food was! The picture does not do it justice at all but trust me when I say, it was DELICIOUS! All of it was so fresh and the flavors all complimented it so well. I got the bow with gyro this time but I am anticipating what I order next time because there will be many more times to come. The staff was all so kind and sweet. Everyone greeted you with a beautiful kind smile. The setup was similar to like the Chipotle concept so you could custom make your bowl, wrap, or pita. They also have entrees and dessert.

    A make your own bowl.
    Crystal B.

    The freshest veggies and falafel in the area! Delicious hummus, dressings, and sauces.

    My order on 1/14/22

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    Ordered a gyro bowl with all the fixings. Delicious! Can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu.

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    The food was so good and so fresh. Very flavorful! I got the steak bowl with multiple toppings and my husband had the chicken bowl.

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    This place is awesome for lunch. Huge portions. Be prepared for flavor. These guys are cool as hell.

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    Great place. New, excellent and friendly service, flavorful food. Nice change from the typical Mediterranean places.

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    The food here blew me away.. I only wish I would've given it a try earlier!! Everything was so tasty and the portion sizes were HUGE.

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    5 years ago

    Delicious! Everything is fresh and flavorful. The restaurant staff is so friendly and the restaurant is clean. We love Amba!

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    Taste of Jerusalem

    Taste of Jerusalem

    4.7
    (147 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Do not let the strip mall fool you. Do not let the kiosk ordering fool you. Do not let the…read moreunassuming interior fool you. Just go. Taste of Jerusalem is the kind of place that reminds you why you should never judge a restaurant by its zip code or its signage. Tucked into a perfectly forgettable strip mall in Plainfield, this little spot is quietly serving some of the best food in the area and I am genuinely annoyed it took me this long to find it. The chicken kabob plate was a revelation. Massive portions of beautifully marinated chicken laid over a split of white rice and spicy rice. That spicy rice deserves its own paragraph. Fragrant, deeply spiced, with a slow building heat that lingers just long enough to keep pulling you back for another bite. Addicting is the only word for it. The hummus was exactly what hummus should be, fresh, delicious, also addictive. I added falafel and pita and those falafel were genuinely among the best I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, not a trace of that greasy heaviness that ruins lesser versions. Just fragrant, spiced, crispy little bites that I genuinely savored. My partner got the chicken wrap and said every component worked together without competing, tasted fresh, and left him full without feeling heavy. High praise from a man who knows his way around a wrap. The space is clean and simple. You order from a kiosk. None of that matters because the husband and wife team running the grill are pouring obvious passion into every plate and it comes through in every single bite. Plainfield has a gem here. Treat it accordingly.

    The food was great. I ordered the chicken and beef shawarma with the half white half spicy rice…read more The meat was seasoned well and the beef had a great char on the edges. I never enjoy ordering from a kiosk, but would return for the food. With a water my bill was $22

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    Kebab combo with spicy rice and falafels
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    Mediterranean Oasis Grocery & Carryout

    Mediterranean Oasis Grocery & Carryout

    4.5
    (250 reviews)
    13.8 mi
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    My friend recommended this place to me since I go to Middle Eastern restaurants and cafes semi…read moreoften. This is located next to B'n Chingon (an okay Mexican place). Parking is sufficient. This is a nice, small Middle Eastern market compared to Souq Fresh Market in Lombard. Souq is very big. This market has a lot of unique Middle Eastern snacks that I've never seen before along with a kitchen that you can order lunch and dinner from. Lunch is served 10 am - 2 pm. I believe dinner is served from 2 pm to 9 pm. Don't quote me on the end dinner times. They have 3 tables that you can eat at. I came after 10:20 am and I ordered the chicken kufta lunch special, two different kinds of samosa, and kebabs. Prices were cheap, I got all of this for $25. They also have an area where you can get some fresh meat and deli items. Staff was friendly. Overall 4 out of 5. If they fixed the kebabs, it would easily be a 5. -chicken kufta lunch special 5 - he made this fresh. You get one pita bread with it. Meat was soft and tender. The rice and salad were very tasty. Huge portion. -samosas 5 - I got one beef and one potato. They were both delicious. -kebabs 3.5 - he gave me two big kebabs but they did not taste freshly made. I'm no stranger to kebabs and I usually like my kebabs to be tender and juicy. These were semi tough and kind of dry inside. I can see the spices in them but they would taste even better new.

    Always hot and delicious…read more Best roast chicken dinner around. They got lunch specials as well!

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    Al Bawadi Grill

    Al Bawadi Grill

    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    24.2 mi
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    food was delicious, great serving size and fresh !! customer service was also fantastic, super…read morefriendly and accommodating. will be coming back

    I really liked this place. They have parking in front of the restaurant and back. I highly…read morerecommend a reservation on Friday-Sunday even if you are just one person. I called them because I wasn't sure if the online version would be too slow. We were a group of three that came in Saturday night at 7 pm. It was moderately busy. The staff were all welcoming with smiles on their faces and attentiveness. Prices were fair for the amount of food you receive. Food portions are colossal so I would recommend one appetizer and one entree if you are a couple. They give you a complimentary dish. We ordered arayes with meat, meat toshka, mixed grill with baba ghanouj, fillet of basa fried, and mint lemonade. They also offer you fresh Arabic coffee before you leave. This is about a 4.5-5. -arayes with meat 4 - this was not bad. It's like a tamer version of the meat toshka. -meat toshka 5 - I prefer this over the arayes because they add the Syrian cheese. This one was bursting with flavor the moment you took a bite out of it. The minced beef and lamb just melt in the mouth. -mixed grill 5 - this came with 3 big skewers (shish kabab, kufta kabab, and chicken tawook. It also has tomatoes and onions to help cut down the meat when digesting. There are two heaping portions of biryani and saffron rice and baba ghanouj. The baba ghanouj was creamy and flavorful. It goes well with the pita bread. The meats were cooked medium well unless you want something. I think next time I'll ask for the shish kababs to be cooked medium rare or medium for a more juicy taste. The chicken tawook and kufta were both succulent. -fillet of basa fried 5 - the two pieces of basa fillet were astronomical. It also comes with two different kinds of rice. The fish was flaky, moist, and seasoned. Make sure you add the lemon and eat it with the sauce. -mint lemonade 5 - this was very refreshing after eating a heavy meal.

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    20 minute wait for two. Food smells delicious though
    20 minute wait for two. Food smells delicious though
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    Taktuka Moroccan kitchen

    Taktuka Moroccan kitchen

    4.9
    (59 reviews)
    18.6 mi

    Taktuka Moroccan Kitchen is a SEVEN star experience - not a five star experience. It is truly the…read moredefinition of a small joint with BIG HEART. Let me BEGIN with Khaled and Hamza. The most gracious and humble hosts - paying attention to every detail and stopping at nothing to bring whatever the customer wants to fruition. We don't realize that the place closes at 8:00 pm, and just kept chomping and socializing - they never once pointed it out to us. I begin with them because they were the friendliest folks, and their service was truly remarkable. Then comes the food - my goodness, the food. Let's begin with the Harira. Perfectly seasoned, but for me, it requires a little more salt (which is personal preference) and a pop of acid like lemon to bring out its true flavor. Overall, a really comforting, rich soup without being heavy or cloying. Then came the Moroccan seasoned potatoes - oooooweeee! These were little nuggets of pure deliciousness. Seasoned to perfection, crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside and every bite kept you wanting to go back for more. Then the lamb shank tagine - ummmm, excuse me?!?! What do you mean the meat is like butter? It literally falls off the bone and dissolves in your mouth. Rich, fatty, unctuous and truly a delight. The bed of couscous it came with was also great - made better by the sauce from the lamb shank. The highlight of this plate were the roasted prunes that are part of the sauce. Sweet, jammy prunes cooked into the sauce made them just truly a delightful mouthfeel in comparison to the couscous and the scrumptious meat. To top it all off, the cherry on top, is their comforting Moroccan mint tea. So very fresh and the perfect end to an absolutely DELIGHTFUL meal. Highly recommended!!!

    When it comes to holes in the wall, this is about as good as it gets. Taktuka is located in an…read moreoddly shaped plaza, hidden away in one of the corners. It's tiny inside and feels well worn (in a good way), but there are a few tables outside. We went at an off time (or so we thought), but eventually all four tables and all bar seating were taken up. The gentleman serving us seemed to be the only one there, but he was friendly. We ordered a taktouka sampler, mixed grill platter, and lamb shank tagine. If you go to a Moroccan restaurant, you've got to get tagine. It took a little while for the food to come out, but overall it was excellent. The taktouka sampler was full of veggies. It was tasty, but I wish the carrots were cooked more to soften them. The mixed grill platter had chicken and beef kabobs, as well as something like a kefta (ground meat) kabob. The meats and rice were good, although the beef and chicken could have been more tender and juicy. The white sauce was a nice accompaniment. The lamb shank was excellent; nice tender meat, tasty rice, and delicious supplemental flavors from the figs and apricots. Overall, a very nice lunch.

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    Kefta Tagine
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