Lobster bisque was great very rich so good that I had to get extra bread to clean the bowl…read moreRibeye was great as you would expect NewYork stip was too lean was not as good as the Ribeye

Duroc a Tomahawk Pork chop was first overcooked and dry. They refired my order and the second time…read moreit came out raw. Then they fired it to try and get it to correct internal temperature and brought it back still raw. Asked for the check leave after that as my wife had already received her meal and was done. Peeked in the kitchen and not a single cook had a thermopen required by DuPage County health code. I wouldn't trust their cooks ability or experience ever! Du Page County Health department should inspect their kitchen!

This is our favorite fast dinner in the area. We love the middle eastern flavors and everything is…read morehot and fresh.

The food as very good but something that had got me sick very generous portions and the salsa was…read morevery good very friendly people and the service is prompt the rice is very good the meat was very dry thank god I had the tomatoes pico de gallo to make it moist The prices to me a little high but there not too many alternatives to get Mediterranean food here in dekalb

I am happy to report that this business has reopened. The sign now reads "Shawarma Kabob Falafel…read moreHummus." Same management, same great food. They still sell bananas and local Middle Eastern cookies from Chicago bakeries for desesrt. The menu might have changed slightly, but fans of Pita X-Press will probably find their favorites. We ordered a vegetarian platter, which had baba ghanouj, hummus, two kinds of cucumber salad, four falafels, and a generous, freshly warmed pita. It was enough food for a light lunch for two. We enjoyed watching the cars pass under the Belvidere Oasis as we ate our food. So glad that this business is back.

Now this is a real OASIS !…read more While coming back from Janesville, we stopped by this oasis to get something from Panda Express. The moment we walked in, the plane of Panda Express went down the drain as the first food stall was Pita X-press. Full fledge Mediterranean menu with onsite fresh shawarma, pita wraps, falafel were just irresistible. I went for #4 gyro with rice and salad. My friend had chicken, gyro and rice. They were happy to offer a range of sauces and add extra meat for free. It tasted fresh and delicious. The best part was enjoying the food on the benches right on the top of I-90, the real oasis experience. Courteous staff. Great food. Cheap gas lol. It may sound like guilty pleasure to go to an oasis in wilderness to enjoy Mediterranean food, but I am definitely going there again.

I needed this! I didn't realize how much I needed a halal breakfast place until I took my first…read morebite of my skillet with flavorful halal ground beef in it. It was delicious! Our server was amazing. The coffee was delicious. I didn't feel rushed at all. The place is bright yellow and just makes you feel happy. Our server surprised us with a birthday sundae too for my friend. I can't wait to come back with my family! They have halal certificates on the wall but is not HMS certified yet.

Wonderful service from experienced staff. Clean bright environment and good food. Nice find. You'll…read morebe greeted and served like family by Tina!

The fool is amazing. Customer services out this world very…read morefriendly. It's a hidden jim.

Wings, burger and fries were so yummy!!! Got in on the $1 wing special and they are full size…read morewings! Order ahead to save time. Food is cooked to order.

J's Kitchen is in a strip mall which makes it easy to park and locate. They are small/locally owned…read moreand halal certified. I had a craving for wonton soup and thankfully J's has it. I ordered online for carry out and the platform was easy to navigate. Once my husband and I arrived at the resto we were greeted by a very kind staff member. Our food wasn't ready but within 5 mins of us being there it was good to go. We tried the wonton soup and chicken dumplings app. Both were on the bland side. Normally I'm used to wonton soup also having noodles and theirs does not. Flavors were OK, felt like both dishes were missing spices. Everything was cooked perfectly though. Maybe we ordered the wrong items from here and need to try others instead.

It's not a pretty joint. There were boxes stacked near the…read moreentrance, the tables and chairs were pedestrian at best, and the decor wasn't (if you get my drift). In my experience, this signifies either the place was going to be a shithole to pass up, or it was a serious place to eat, then get out and go somewhere with an atmosphere. Happy to say J's (IMHO) is a serious place to eat. No-nonsense, direct and to the point. When I walked in, all those common chairs I mentioned were stacked upside down on the tables in the way that places do when they are closed. The taciturn fellow who worked there assured me they were indeed open, and explained they had just finish washing the floor. Please dont read any of this as negative-the best Chinese places I've ever been have looked like this-and if you've paid attention to the Travel/Food shows on the TeeVee, the joints in China itself are pretty much the same. On to the food, know this place is a Serious REAL-DEAL Chinese resto. I didn't notice if there were "Occidental" Chinese-type dishes on the carte, (primarily 'cos I wasn't looking for them). What I saw looked yum, and had a hard time making choices, even though I had read the menu multiple times and thought I know what I was going to order in advance. Confessionately, this is a chief feature for my tortured dining self-It's a wonder I even get fed in restaurants (especially the great ethnic ones), due to option anxiety. I zeroed in on "Street Noodles" for starters-wouldn't you? Then went to "Cold Beef Shank" for entreé. The Noodles were fab as was the Shank. The noodles were in a broth. with some hunks of bok choy and ground meat on top. Hearty, still light. The shank had a thin sauce complimenting but not obscuring the beefiness. One bugaboo: the Shank needed a bit of seasoning, and I wasn't going to use soy sauce, as I believed that would have marred the subtle flavors of the Beef. I asked for a salt shaker. It arrived, and I was a little taken back, 'cos it appeared it hadn't been washed in a while, and the salt inside was caked. It occurred to me this condition was present due to the non-use of said shaker. I don't think I've ever asked for a salt shaker in a Chinese resto. I pulled a toothpick out of my "Murse" and broke up the caked NaCl. Applying same to the pieces of Shank, the flavor bloomed and I was a happy boy. Bring some salt packets along when you visit "J's", maybe. The fellow who was waiter and cashier was a "western" fellow, whom I engaged and turned out to be quite an experienced foodie. some pleasant conversation indeed. Throwing 4 for this excellent establishment, with a few grains of salt separating it from 5...

Original Shawarma absolutely nailed it. I got the lamb shawarma wrap and honestly it might be the…read morebest I've had anywhere. The lamb was super tender, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor in every bite. The wrap was fresh, the toppings were balanced, and the garlic sauce tied everything together perfectly. You can tell they take pride in their food -- it tasted fresh, authentic, and made with care. If you love shawarma or just want a seriously good meal, this spot is a must-try. I'm definitely coming back.

Great wrap, I got the beef wrap with toum instead of the tahini, double meat and pickles. Let me…read moretell you just half of it filled me up. The beef was a little dry with some pieces but the sauce helped with it. Asked for extra shatta and they have actual shatta not some salsa hot sauce that other places have. My fiance got the chicken rice bowl Would definitely recommend

Awesome falafel sandwich! The falafel and stuff inside was all really good but what totally made it…read morefor me was the way they grilled the pita to crisp it up and get a little bit of char. The one guy working the shop was very nice. It was a little bit of a wait for the sandwich, but reasonable since the falafels were cooked to order - worth it to get it made fresh.

As a frequent Mediterranean food consumer, it was hard trying to find a reliable and home like…read morefeeling spot to where I can consistently come for S tier Mediterranean cuisine. Just off my first visit I can confidently say that Halal Pros blew me out of the water. My friend and I were greeted with kindness as the owner took the time to talk to us about the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight. Such a great vibe a place that you would want to "gatekeep" it's that good. Definitely will be coming back till I can say get me my usual, 5 stars across the board.

-Chicken Masala, garlic naan, and rice was great. -Great…read moreflavor and portion size. -Owner is nice and professional. -Clean and inviting eating area. I would definitely dine here again.

All the way from California we came across this gem !!! Food ...love love love atmosphere ....love…read morelove love owner and host ...was everything !! So kind and pleasant! Home away from home kind of cooking and eating