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    Baghdad Restaurant

    4.4 (57 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Steve S.

    I've walked by this restaurant many times without stopping but this time I decided to stop for lunch. I never had Iraqi food before and wasn't sure what to expect. I was impressed. The staff helped me navigate a rather extensive menu. I finally settled on an Iraqi taco consisting of lamb and baba ghanoush. They included a complimentary bowl of lentil soup. It was a different and delightful experience. I will definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

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    Heather L.

    I got the beef shawarma with rice (came with half the plate lettuce underneath) Nice presentation, I'm unsure of the sauces on top, wish they were optional but over all very moist and a good meal. Little pricey, $17 for one plate

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    Amber G.

    I had the Arabic Chicken SAJ. It was good. Glad I tried it. I love pickles so the pickle taste didn't bother me, although it's so pickled that it got to be too much towards the end. I couldn't finish it. The garlic sauce is very strong too. This definitely has lots of flavor. Like exploding with it. I wouldn't personally order this again, but it was good and I'd be down for eating here again. The line was long, busy, and constant.... But does move fast. Fries didn't have much flavor at all.

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    Jessica G.

    This vendor is a great staple at the Salt City Market. I love their falafel and I get a side of tzatziki to dip it in. They have great sauces. Also tried their gyro which is quite tasty and the chicken shwarma salad which was nice and filling. The service could be a little more friendly but they are attentive and efficient. I love their sign it has a really nice look to it. I once got to try their knafeh and it was something I never had but really enjoyed.

    Iraqi chicken saj with fries
    Marc T.

    In the are for work. Went to Salt City Market for lunch. Good selection of food and all seemed good. Tried the Iraqi chicken Saj sandwich with fries and a side of garlic sauce. Overall very happy as it was fresh, tasty and exactly what I ordered. Would like to go back and try a few other dishes.

    Falafel Plate
    Stormy M.

    Go here. It's located in a co op eatery. The food is amazing. Whenever we have to go into Syracuse it's our favorite stop. Seating is open style. The coffee shop/bar in there is pretty great too! 10/10 service never have I been disappointed.

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    Steve L.

    A very tasty kofta with a large salad and rice accompaniment. Service is friendly. Complimentary lentil soup is excellent too. Reasonable prices.

    Cream chicken (special of the day) @veefoodlife
    Alvina C.

    Located inside Salt City Market, these were some lovely platters of goodness. I was in the area recently and we had just arrived from a cancelled flight, airport switch, and general insanities. Luckily this was near our hotel and we were looking for some tasty and hearty eats! We ordered the mixed shawarma (beef and chicken) and the special of the day which was Cream Chicken (similar to a chicken katsu/schnitzel-fried). Both platters came with rice, pickled veggies, and sauces. I think for next time I will ask for sauce on the side because there was A LOT of sauce. Everything was seasoned pretty well and was hot and fresh. Portions were awesome since we were HUNGRY...ok borderline HANGRY. They have a nice variety of drinks/sodas in glass bottles. I tried the mandarin orange flavor and the berry one---I would pass on the berry one next time because it was very reminiscent of prune juice. Would definitely eat here again.

    Chicken shwarma plate with rice
    Thomas C.

    In 2014, owner Firas and his family relocated to Syracuse as refugees when war came to their home of Baghdad, Iraq. Firas went on to cook at several Middle Eastern restaurants in the city such as Byblos and Red Olive before opening Baghdad in Fairmount, and then relocating to Salt City Market when they opened in 2020. The wife and I love Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food. It is literally some of my favorite food to eat and we've eaten at almost every Mediterranean spot in CNY, so naturally we had to try Baghdad as well when we got the chance. I tried a shwarma plate while the wife got a falafel plate. Everything was great. My only SMALL complaints is that I wish their rice was seasoned and I also would've liked more sauce on my shwarma. The Mediterranean sauces are always the BEST parts of the meal for me and I would've like a little more on my dish. We'll definitely return in the future.

    Falafel sandwich
    Angela R.

    Slowly but surely, I'm tasting my way around the Salt City Market. A few months back, on a whim, Baghdad was my latest culinary excursion. Syracuse is home to many excellent Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants (way more than you might expect for CNY), but it seems like Baghdad can hold its own. I stopped in around lunchtime and ordered the falafel sandwich. Service was a schosch on the slow side, but I think this was just my timing. Most of the staff was trying to take a lunch break, so there was a tiny wait, but by no means was it excessive. The portion size really impressed me. For $5, you get a really generous long sub (think baguette-length.) The bread wasn't homemade and seemed more American than Middle Eastern. I suspect this is because the restaurant is still pretty new-- maybe when they have their footing a bit more they'll make their own bread, or more likely, upgrade to a local bread-- goodness knows the city has several. The falafel was a good consistency and wasn't dry. The toppings were basic but tasty. My meal was very filling for not a lot of money. I'd stop in again, and would recommend it to friends.

    Gyro Lamb Iraqi Saj with Fries | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie
    Jacqueline T.

    My husband and I shared the Gyro Lamb Iraqi Saj with Fries as one of our choices while we were at the food hall. We loved the gyro. It was a bit of a different style than ones you may have had from other countries, but it was delicious nonetheless. I wouldn't get the fries again - they weren't cooked all the way.

    Beef Shawarma with tabouli
    Cyndi H.

    Yum ! Ok I cannot leave that short a review and expect you to feel the experience. Love the vibe at Salt City, the comfy rocking soft seats by the window, the curvy metal chairs that are way more comfy than they look, the fun upward seating with pillows, the market that has way better drinks than your average soda and healthy ones too, the many options for food which I find so difficult to choose from as I am finding each to be as good as it smells and looks. So today we chose Baghdad both getting the beef shawarma with rice and salad. For a slight upcharge I went with tabouleh for my salad as it is a favorite of mine and it was the best I have had with the mint popping through the tart lemon dressing over just the right amount of tomato and bulgar. The shawarma was many thin slices of seasoned beef over the tender bed of rice drizzled with sauce. A side of tzatziki added because it's so good of course. We picked up drinks at the market topping off our mid afternoon Linner with leftovers to go and no room for dessert this time. The staff were warm and friendly. We will definitely be back to try other dishes and other spots.

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    Outstanding beef Shawarma sandwich!! Highly recommend adding the spicy sauce. Came out really fast, hot, and FRESH!

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    Excellent and heaping plateful of falafel. Very nice atmosphere at the Salt City Market!

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