Delicious middle eastern food. Owner and staff are hard working. Tea & desserts are a must try!read more

Another one! that went down--possibly one of the worst meals I have eaten in years-…read moreThe sausage actually tasted rotting and the meat quality was bad. The chicken had fat throughout it. I called and let them know and I think they gave me $11 back out of 66. Absolutely disgusting will never be back.

I first visited Al Bawadi Grill at their Bridgeview location, and it was an outstanding experience…read more The food was delicious, and the service was exceptional, which is why I kept coming back. I've since visited the Niles location several times. The food has always been consistently excellent, but unfortunately the service has never matched the quality of the kitchen. Today's visit was by far the worst. It took over 10 minutes for our server to come to the table to take our order. Throughout the meal, I had to repeatedly flag her down whenever we needed something. To make matters worse, she seemed to disappear halfway through dinner--I'm assuming she clocked out--because we had to get another server's attention just to receive basic assistance. The food, however, was fantastic. I ordered the Al Bawadi Seafood Mixed Grill, and it absolutely delivered. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. That's what makes this so frustrating. This restaurant serves some of the best Middle Eastern food in the area, but when you're paying premium prices, you expect service that matches the quality of the food. I still recommend the food without hesitation, but the consistently poor service at the Niles location is making it harder to justify returning.

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. If you are looking for delicious food in a beautiful…read moreroom with excellent service, you've come to the right place. Our server was so kind and never let us make the mistake of ordering the wrong thing. She gave us her recommendations every step of the way and every single one was perfect. What we got: Mint lemonade: 5/5. SO refreshing and delicious. Perfect sweetness and the little bit of pulp you get is great. I only wish there was more of it! Chicken arayes: 4.5/5. Crispy, cheesy, garlicky. Need I say more? Get some extra garlic on the side if you wanna take it up a notch. Fried halloumi: 4/5. These are like a soft mozzarella stick, so tasty. Definitely eat the pickles with them. Lamb chops: 4.5/5. 4 tender lamb chops seasoned beautifully. Definitely recommend the red rice over the yellow if you can handle a little bit of heat. Kanafeh: 5/5. Whoever thought that cheese, sweet syrup, phyllo, and pistachios would go together is a genius. Definitely don't leave without getting this dessert. The salt of the cheese perfectly balances out the sweetness. No notes! And get some peppermint tea to go with it too. And the portion sizes are huge! Definitely get your money's worth here. My only issue is this place is right by my job so now I'm gonna go broke getting food here all the time. But that's a problem I'd love to have!

Jibek Jolu was all I could ask for to relive my time in Kyrgyzstan!! As soon as I walked in, I saw…read morethe familiar design, camels, and all the detail that transported me out of Chicago, yay!! It's so refreshing when a restaurant can do this! I wanted my family to experience a glimpse of Kyrgyz food, so of course we ordered all the things only a local would know about ! Shout out to our guide during our trip- he made sure we tried lots of cuisine that was all the way Kyrgyz food! The crispy eggplant is a must and is my favorite ! The eggplant is light and the sauce that is drenched on top is perfect to balance the fried crispy exterior. Next I ordered Samsa, Plov, and lamb kurdock. My husband ordered the beef rib and mash potatoes. Not the most Kyrgyz but he did try everything and loved it all! If you want a taste of central Asian cuisine please come to Jibek Jolu! Don't forget the honey cake!

Ambiance is nice. You can really tell there's a little community that goes there a lot. The…read morelocation is kind of quaint, you can totally miss it on a corner at the end of the downtown plaza if you're not paying attention. I definitely felt a little underdressed but it's not technically a super fancy place but i would recommend dressing up. The night i went there was also live music, which was so nice! Exploring the menu was awesome because some of the food was very new to me and I wish there was a way for me to order and try more than just one dish. I had the Rice Plov which was SO GOOD!!! I had never even heard of it before until i came here! Would definitely recommend coming here to try at least once!

If you are looking for authentic Central Asian cuisine, Sorry Mama Cafe is a must-visit!…read moreWe ordered the hand-pulled noodles (Lagman), fresh traditional bread (Tandyr Nan), and beef kebabs (Shashlik). The Lagman was incredible -- rich, flavorful broth, tender beef, and perfectly chewy noodles. The bread came out warm, fluffy on the inside with a crisp crust, making it perfect to dip in the broth. The kebabs were juicy, well-seasoned, and paired wonderfully with sliced onions and sauce. The service was excellent -- the staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is welcoming, the tea complements the meal perfectly, and the portion sizes are very generous. Highly recommended! And more park lots . 5 of 5.

I had a great experience at Sorry Mama Cafe. The service was warm and friendly, the atmosphere was…read morecozy, and the food was delicious. You absolutely have to try the boorsok--they're freshly fried, served hot with sour cream, and are incredibly tasty. The plov was also amazing, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The gyuru lagman itself was delicious, with great flavor and perfectly prepared noodles. The only thing that could be improved was the meat. It wasn't very tender, and it seemed like it either wasn't cooked long enough or wasn't the best quality. Aside from that, the dish was very enjoyable. Overall, it's a lovely place with great hospitality and authentic, delicious food. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes!

This was one of my first experiences in Afghani cuisine, and it was absolutely excellent. As a…read moredumpling fan, I loved their mantu, particularly the many sauces and toppings they come with. I'm so glad the first time we ordered, I got the main entree version of this. We also ordered for a vegetarian friend who really enjoyed the freshness of their veggies and how delicious their homemade bread was. If you do eat meat, their offerings are really fresh and well seasoned. My partner and I always notice how the chicken kebab in particular is so juicy and tender. Everything always comes out well seasoned and is eaten within a few minutes. We love the meals here. Be sure to be bit flexible when you're ordering at peak hours: this place is popular and often bustling with customers!

The basmati rice was my favorite. It was perfectly cooked and had a touch of sweetness from the…read morecarrots and raisins. The beef and lamb could've been a little more tender. Second close favorite was the eggplant dish, which paired nicely with bread. We also enjoyed the chicken shami wrap was good. Service was so the slower side, with only one person on the wait staff. They are busy with a steady flow of guests dining in. Free parking in the plaza.

Food * Vesalica *…read moreCevapicci * Balkan Taste Cake Slice * Bacon-wrapped Pork Loin * Sopska Salata (salad) * Cockta &Cockta (10/10) First you gotta get a cockta with your meal. It pairs so well with the food and it tastes way better than an American Coke. It's also herbal meaning there wasn't caffeine keeping me up at night. & Sopska Salata (7/10) This might be because I'm not a big salad person. & Cevapicci (10/10) This sounds like the most well known Serbian dish and Balkan Taste did an excellent job! Given my dietary restrictions, I wasn't able to put the spread, though others in my party put the spread on the bread and it was even better. Bacon wrapped pork loin (10/10) This was the most tender pork loin I can recall eating! I had some initial doubts whenever I hear "pork loin" though I was so pleasantly surprised. It paired so well with the mashed potatoes. It's a special dish so if it's available, definitely get it!

Another wonderful meal and our server, Alex was friendly and provided excellent service. The bread…read moreserved with Kaymec Cheese spread was so good. This time I tried their Beet Salad. I was a little nervous since I couldn't have the horseradish removed. Yet it was mild and beets were delicious. Glad I listened to Alex, our server. I again had the Pork Skewers and this time they were too salty for me but the flavor was very good. And those Mashed Potatoes were perfect! We all had some Jaffa Cake slices and would order it again. I took home some of their excellent Feta Cheese. Yum all around. HIghly Recommend.

Siunik is always a crowd pleaser. We've been coming here for over a decade now. We can guarantee…read morethat the food is delicious consistently! The staff is always so nice to us. There is not a bad choice on the menu here. I always get the Lula plate. When it's described on the menu that it is cooked to perfection, I can honestly say that's not exaggeration. The mushroom, rice, pilaf and cabbage salad is always such a great combo with any of your proteins. We always give baba ganoush with the dish because we end up ordering a large hummus on the side just for leftovers at home because they're homemade. Hummus is so good and better than any other store we've ever purchased from. The combo plate is such a great choice if you're splitting amongst two people and want to get some baklava and hummus on the side or a different type of appetizer. Or if you just want variety the, plate is amazing. I could not recommend this place enough! If you haven't tried Siunik please stop in! Or order it to go. It's great to take home but there's nothing like having it fresh in the restaurant. It really elevates it.

The freshest and most delicious Armenian food around. Their entree options are amazing. You pick…read moreyour kabob, salad and appetizer. Each order also comes with bread. They also have catering options if you throwing a big party.

First off there was a little bit of a wait because someone ordered over 20 wraps.. I took them as a…read morevote of confidence for the food. There were people eating there when I arrived food got sent out quickly. It's the basic ambience that I liked. No-frills just good food. It's away in the corner of a strip mall next to a Dunkin' Donuts. It's easy to miss, but don't but don't pass it out for other options on that street. This is the real deal delicious food wonderful soup. The rumors are true. The chicken Shawarma is amazing. If you're ordering pick up, go for the two meat option, we got the Kafka and the beef Shawarma. And let me tell you, these portion plates are full of delicious hummus, and a salad a mountain of rice underneath the meats, plus a bundle of warm pita. They were shortstaffed when they visited on Sunday, so if you're looking for a job, maybe you see if they're hiring.

3.5/5 The dolma was…read morevery pickley but the prices were very good as well as the sizes.