First timer! Came in today for lunch and had the falafel sandwich. It came with a size of hummus…read moreand I asked for hot sauce. Naeem the chef was so kind and Cooked a delicious meal. It was so hot and fresh and perfect. I also met the owner Nasser and he was awesome. I love this little gem in Jefferson Park neighborhood. I hope they expand to more locations in the city. Would love to be able to have their food delivered in Logan Square. You can also get their food delivered on all the apps.

There seems to be a growing number of Mediterranean restaurants in the Northwest side and I came…read moreacross Falafel Dream near the Harlem/Irving Plaza. It is a casual somewhat "fast food" style restaurant where you order at the counter. I came before dinner time so the place was relatively empty. I ordered the Combo Plate #2 which included grilled lamb kabab, beef kofta and chicken kabab. The combo came with a Jerusalem salad, house salad which was essentially a cucumber salad, pita bread and rice. Overall, the flavors were generally all there. The only issue I had was with the preparation of the chicken and lamb. The chicken was overcooked and dry. It is as if they had cooked the chicken kabab and was refiring it on the grill to order. The beef kofta was fairly tender and flavorful, but the lamb kabab seemed to lack the distinct gamey lamb flavor that questions the quality of the meat. The combo plate is a hearty portion so you certainly won't go away hungry. Overall, for the area, Falafel Dream should satisfy any Meditereanean food craving. I haven't specifically tried their falafel, but I would be cautious if they are made beforehand rather than made to order. If you have ever had authentic Middle Eastern food, this doesn't really quite hit the bar. It may cater more to the American taste preference. Service was average. Prices were reasonable. Parking is very limited.

The Chicken was super dry and the cucumber salad was not good. Service was really goodread more

They sell POMS and Hawaii enough said lol…read more They also sell fresh meats, tea sets, tagines, and everything else you can need. The prices seemed fair. Stop in and check it out.

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!

GHAZAWI SALAD (Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon, fresh mint, onions and olive oil…read moremixed with our homemade hot sauce) - hoped for spicy since it's with hot sauce but wasn't at all. Tasted good but was a normal Mediterranean salad MEAT SHAWERMA PLATTER (lamb & beef, served with rice, grilled tomatoes and onions. Includes 1 Cup of Tahini Sauce) - Very dry meat. Would have been a 5/5 stars if this dish weren't so dry KUFTA KABAB (Three skewers of our special recipe of ground lamb mixed with parsley, garlic and an array of spices, grilled onions and tomatoes) - good! Pita - great! Nice and fluffy Kenafe - we ordered the type that's supposed to be crispy but it wasn't so crispy. Still yummy though Price - not cheap but the portion is big Service - good! Very nice Atmosphere- amazing! Really nicely decorated

Not super friendly. The food was odd. The beef kabob platter did not come in a kabob style. The…read moresalad was old. The rice was more like Spanish rice. The garlic sauce was 50 cent. MOST disappointing and odd was the hummus tasted like egg, never had this experience before and I am an average connoisseur of Mediterranean foods.

For a place in a strip mall this is pretty good to be honest. It was a lot better than the…read moreexpectations based on the looks. North Avenue Falafel is located on North Avenue of course, but it's way out west around Oak Park. Has more than just falafel here with lots of classic items. There's options for both meat eaters and vegetarians who will find lots of good things. Came in around lunch and got a combo. It's about $12 for a typical one. They also have a few cheaper lunch specials. Had to get the Falafel Platter. This is the place's signature item after all, so it had to be good, and it was. I came with eight pieces of falafel. Quite a lot for a platter at this price. Lots of good ass stuff on here. There was hummus, Jerusalem salad, pitas, and rice. Falafel is the main thing it seems, but there's actually plenty more. There's side items like salads and soups. Have to make a return trip over here some time and get some more of the falafel and some other items. It's the best at lunch when there's some specials. There's more than just falafel, with a few meaty choices, and lots of choices for vegans and vegetarians.

My family and I came to visit Chicago and visited Kabobi on a Sunday afternoon for early dinner. We…read moreordered Soltani and it was amazingly yummy. The portion was big . The owner was very friendly and visited our table to make sure we are taken care of well. The staff were polite and efficient. The owner served us complimentary Tea and sweets and we decided to definitely go back there for the other menu deserts. Sure enough my friends said let's go there for Persian Ice cream . We went the same day and had a great Persian Ice cream and it was one of the best quality I ever tried . The restaurant was packed and that shows me the reason. You will not get disappointed.

We stopped by as a group of 5 for dinner Sunday night and we were promptly seated. We visited…read moreChicago for St. Patty's, but my two Persian friends were eager to show us some authentic food and Kabobi did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious and I particularly loved the Shami and Koubidehs. The koubidehs were so tender and juicy. The service was phenomenal and they even brought us some tea and dessert (bamieh) for free. Kabobi is open late and was the perfect spot to chat while the rain died down. Definitely coming back when I'm in Chicago next time!

What an awesome experience here on a short layover in Chicago. Just a few blocks from my…read moredaughter's apartment in Jefferson Park. We walked over and had some amazing food and service. I had the beef shawarma "Arabic style" with fries. It was so good I will definitely be returning here on our next visit to Chicago.

I really wanted to like this place because there are some good things about it. However, the meat…read moreportions were quite small, and the meat itself was served cold rather than freshly sliced from the spit, which was disappointing. Another area that needs improvement is the beverage setup. Not having a fountain drink station feels outdated, and getting water from a jar with a shared ice bucket did not leave the best impression from a cleanliness standpoint. That said, the rest of the food and overall experience were fairly decent. If the restaurant increased the meat portions slightly, served the meat hotter and fresher, and upgraded the drink station, I would definitely consider coming back.

When I first walked in I was suprised to see an empty interior, considering the modern interior…read more However, the shawarma plate was amazing with a generous serving of fries. Not to mention it was relatively inexpensive for its serving sizes. Shawarma man was kind as always

A great small hole in the wall! We wanted some halal food in the area before stopping at O'Hare and…read morethis place came up. Situated in an unassuming mall on a busy road, we had pretty low expectations--but we were blown away! The food was super flavorful, we were complimenting the citrus flavor in the Chicken Shawarma the whole time. The cashier was incredibly helpful in answering our questions, and we all received our food very quickly and all together at the same time. What a great find!

Restaurant and food were lovely…read more I came in for takeout. It was my first time having yemeni cuisine so I took my time reading the menu and the lady at the front was really welcoming and patient. The food felt and tasted fresh, beef and chicken were super tender and well cooked, portion was solid. Ambiance was nice, very cozy family restaurant vibes with booths on one side and tables on the other

Zahra's was a little confusing... we didn't know if we should seat ourselves or not. We were the…read moreonly customers so we asked and they said to sit anywhere. After we got menus, we waited a while and no one came, so we went up to the counter to order. The food itself was pretty good. One main dish is at least enough for two people, and each dish came with plenty of rice. There's a sauce in the side that had a good kick to it! I split the combination platter with my kiddo--it was enough for us with leftovers. The lamb chops were the best in my opinion. We went up to the counter to pay at the end. Overall, everything is fairly slow paced.