Crystal lake junction closed and new owner Brian opened Pub 88ate. Great place with outdoor patio…read moreallowing dogs.

We had appointments for tattoos around the corner and some time to kill so we stopped in for a…read morequick late lunch. We ordered a couple apps and enjoyed them while waited for our mains. Everything we ordered was good... not great... not hot, but not cold. Just kind of meh. The room was loud even though there were only a couple people besides us there. Service was good.

Amazing food. Boyfriend and I stopped here after a day at the amusement park near by and we were…read moreblown away by how delicious everything was. Highly recommend the falafels and the hummus. Quick and friendly service, spectacular food, overall 100/10 vibes. Everything was fresh and hot.

If you have never had middle eastern cuisine before then you're missing something that the taste…read morebuds will definitely enjoy and what is it you're wondering. It's shawarma and the authentic taste of what comes together in an explosion of taste and flavor is undoubtedly delicious when you walk into the shawarma king your nose signals to the brain to get your taste buds ready if you're not already salivating over the smell. But once you've taken a bite you'll definitely come back for more and you will not be disappointed i have told plenty of foodies that are looking for something different besides the typical burger and pizza, so give shawarma king and your taste buds will appreciate it

Extremely delicious and welcoming place for everyone who loves the Mediterranean food. We tried…read morelentil soup, mixed meat bowl, hummus with beef, the best (softest & full of flavor) falafel, cauliflower. The service is thoughtful, I'll definitely return!

I ordered a gyros on a pita. I saw the meat come from a metal bin sitting on a plastic tray on a…read moremetal shelf. It is not on some warming tray. It is sitting in a container with no temperature control. When I asked about cooking the meat "well done." The cook insisted it was warm and cooked. I mentioned it looks soggy. He was worried about dryness of the meat. When I mentioned I was fine with the food cooked the way I wanted, he took the sandwich and threw it in the garbage. I didn't need attitude nor soggy or even possibly contaminated meat. I left with a refund. Never to return!

Amazing experience, hospitality, and food! Ask for recommendations, the workers are super nice and…read morehelpful. Definitely coming back, 10/10 experience.

It's been a while since I've had Noon o Kabob. I last went over a decade ago in their city…read morelocation. When they popped up in Highwood it was a great thing. I was going to get the platter for my family, since it takes the guessing out of figuring out what to get and provides variety. But I didn't care too much for chicken skewers and I actually wanted the lamb as well. So I made my own combination of two platters with extra skewers of beef and lamb koubideh. And then a domeh hummus platter with the dill rice (worth the dill, great flavor and good texture for the rice) and a cucumber salad on its own. I really liked the bread that comes out it was hot hot, and was excellent. The portions are huge - it's like getting served a med pizza pan of meat and rice. The pictures probably don't describe how large the portion is, but I think it's really good value. The dining room is nicely decorated, I appreciate the furniture and the artwork. We did bring home two boxes worth of food. The beef and lamb koubideh is wonderfully cooked and it was steaming hot when it arrived at our table. What a sight! Great meal, we left really happy and full!

Family dinner a success 10/10, Tom was our server, super patient and food was spot on!read more

I've always wanted to try this place and finally made plans with friends to meet here. It's so…read morepretty and fun with the little news stand inside and the outdoor patio seating. The entrees were amazing - I had the cod, even though my friends tried to talk me out of it, but I love cod. It was so flaky and flavorful and served on a garlicky potato puree that was amazing. We did start with appetizers including the saganaki, but it definitely had sat too long - it was super flavorful but way different than when they bring it out flaming. The hostess and desk staff were fantastic- called our host by name leaving, which was a nice touch. Our server was very funny and personal, but it was a little firm over function- I felt like he was using his personality as a distraction. I would absolutely come here again as I love Greek food and they also have a nice offering of Greek wine - need to try more!

The presentation of the food when served to the table was so pretty…read more The humus is so creamy. The gyro meat had the richest flavor. The salad was crisp and fresh. When you go to enjoy the verity of Mediterranean food, be sure you are hungry, because the portions are large.

I ate two of the falafels before I decided to make a review! The baba ganoush is smokey and…read moredelicious and light, some of the best I've eaten. The falafel is delicious, and not greasy. Everybody rants and raves about the hummus which is accurate. The only downside is that it does take a bit of time to receive your order, this is definitely not fast food. However the upside is everything is made fresh in house and is completely worth the wait

A Thousand Tales is a wonderful dining experience. The space is much larger than I expected, with a…read moremain dining room, an attached bakery cafe and what looks like a banquet room in back. Located in a strip mall, there is ample free parking. Staff is unassuming, professional and helpful, willing to help with any menu questions. We came for lunch to celebrate a birthday and it was an excellent choice. The menu has a lot of clean eating options, including vegetarian and keto. We opted to share a lamb pizza, a tomato and cucumber salad and a meat tray. All were excellent, plenty of food. The pita was excellent. The tea at the end was lovely. Prices reasonable, good food good portions. Absolutely worth checking out and adding into the rotation of where to go.

I had a very disappointing experience ordering from Thousand Tales Bakery through their app…read more When I placed my order, the estimated delivery time was about one hour. After waiting more than 1.5 hours, I called to check the status and found out that my order had not even been prepared. I don't know who I spoke with on the phone, but instead of helping resolve the issue, I was told that I could simply cancel my order. What frustrated me most was the explanation I received: "Sorry, this app doesn't work well." The representative showed little interest in solving the problem. Apparently, the app worked perfectly when it charged my credit card, but when it came to processing and delivering my order, suddenly the app was the issue. Delays can happen, but customers should be informed instead of being left waiting with no updates. I still didn't receive my order after two hours. The customer service was awful, and the lack of communication made the situation even more frustrating. This used to be one of my favorite places, but unfortunately, the quality of service seems to be getting worse.

fun and excellent, kind of crowded in the winter everthing…read morewe ate was excellent new location in Highland Park

We stopped in for a casual dinner on a Friday night. The restaurant seems to have taken over an old…read moregas station location which gives them the added bonus of having a small private parking lot which is a rarity for Highwood restaurants. The restaurant is light and bright and the staff that greet you are friendly. The menu has many middle eastern dishes that you'd expect. I had a chicken shawarma bowl with hummus and my husband tried the lamb bowl with rice. Both were very good and of course came with warm, fluffy pita bread. We enjoyed Ami and look forward to returning when it is warm enough to enjoy their outdoor seating.