Mediterranean food is my all time favorite cuisine. I had the chicken gyro and was pleasantly…read moresurprised by how delicious it was. The chicken was juicy and warm, the veggies were fresh, the pita was soft, and I could have eaten the tzatziki with a spoon. As always, the customer service was excellent.

Best falafel!! Ive been here four times and one time was just to buy like 15 pieces of falafel. All…read moreof their sides are vegetarian but are on the oily side. Other than the orzo salad and dips, I don't think i'd keep coming back for the rest of the sides. But you can't ever go wrong with the falafel. The wait for food is kind of long here but I don't really mind it. There's indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of parking. Never have had a problem with service.

Food was great. Very good selection and fresh. It was first time eating Mediterranean food but it…read moredefinitely will not be my last. The Loaded Shawarma Fries are great. Lamb was tender and the beef was very good.

It was excellent under the old management. But the new management is just not doing a good job…read more They need to return to the old menu that was in place but their new menu is too much like a MacDonalds.

"Consistency Matters"…read more The food is delish, let's start there. This hasn't been on my bingo card for a while and boo hoo! The garden pizzette and chicken shawarma are fan favorites for a reason. Chicken Shawarma is a (IMO) well seasoned cinnamon forward profile that delivers a tender chew. Don't let the cinnamon description deter you. The flavor is complex, savory, and very good! The garden pizzette is delicious. The perfect mixup of feta, mint, tomato, and cucumber...Chef's Kiss (dip in hummus and/or tzatziki for that extra, extra added flavor). We also loved the tzatziki/lebnah sauce. Perfect balance for our Americanized palate. My biggest complaint, would be consistency. I ordered twice in one week. Each meal was delicious, but noticeable different. Not a huge factor, but one I thought worth mentioning. Bread was whole wheat ... cool/ not a problem .. but also not my preference. All in all, a darn good meal! Sold side options. Fast casual Mediterranean/Lebanese : 4.5

I usually go to the Cary location for multiple catering orders that I place per month. The people…read moreat the Cary location have been very polite, friendly and helpful. I was going to be closer to the Raleigh location this past month so I decided to go to the Raleigh location and see if they could do the same as cary. I went in and asked a young man he said that should not be a problem for me to put in my catering orders and then have my payment done a certain way at the register, as they usually do, in cary. I placed my order and got to the register and then the very nice girl that was there was going to ring me up. She wasn't sure how to manually enter my credit card information that I needed to give, so she asked what I'm going to assume was her manager or whoever was in charge that day? The woman turned around and looked at me as if I walked in and started in her face. Her face was so disgusted, twisted up, and snarled with disapproval. She asked me, with a huge attitude, "what was going on here?". I politely explained the situation, which is that, at the Cary location our company pays over the phone when I arrive. I handed her the phone to give her the credit card information and she was speaking to my boss (who is a very world-renowned doctor) about the payment info. She was so rude to him and said "well usually we don't do this but we'll do it this time". I informed her that from now on, since it was such a problem we will gladly go to the other location or just another restaurant in general. The younger people at the register were extremely friendly and polite and really made this experience the most positive thing from this whole trip to this location. As I was leaving the female who had the attitude earlier did say that she " was sorry, and that she just didn't know what she was walking into". At this point, I really did not care about an I'm sorry, because I will never go back to this location. I don't care who or what she is, but if she doesn't know what she's walking into, then the best idea for her(if she had any business or common sense)would be to approach it in a professional manner and not with a stank attitude. I have worked in doing catering sales,amahing businesses, throwing events, and ordering multiple catering orders for other businesses that I run. I have never and would never, approach anyone like this if I was uncertain of any situation. It puts a really bad look on their whole concept. I have already talked to multiple people about this and told all the physicians that I work with. I have also discussed this encounter with other people who do multiple orders for catering and other event networking groups. I will never be ordering from this location again. I hope whatever they do, they get it right, and start hiring people who appreciate having a job, to make sure that no one else feels so turned off by someone like this. I'm only giving a two stars for the Friends League kids that were at the counter and at the cash register

Order at the counter and they will bring the food out for you. After paying a table number is given…read moreto you at the cashier counter. There is no line,came on a weekday afternoon around 6. Quiet during these times. I ordered the combo 1 protein (lamb and beef kabob), that came with two sides, I chose pasta salad and stuffed grape leaves( sides:anything shown behind the glass showcase). My friend had the gyro lamb and beef wrap with fries. All what we tryed is good. Though I didnt quite like the stuffed grape leaves, not used to the seasoning in it but it wasnt bad.

What a VERY pleasant surprise! My fiance and I called in an order to this spot to pick up, as we…read moredrove back to Charlotte from VA. They have great reviews so I was excited and they did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is very unassuming and chill. I walked in and waited about 5 mins for my food. Everything was AMAZING! I tried the beef and lamb gyro, small greek salad and their Moroccan mint tea. SO GOOD! Literally everything tasted so fresh and was packed with herbs, spices and flavors. Even the tea was unlike any tea I've ever had and it inspired me to really get on my tea game at home. It was just that good. I wiiiiish we had this place in Charlotte, I would probably be a regular. I definitely recommend checking this sport out. Really great food and service!

Excellent Middle Eastern spot and so close by!! The service is fantastic and the food is delicious!…read moreI love the platters because you get a lot and my husband loves the schwarma/gyros because it's all wrapped up in a pita. We've had the rice and stuffed grapes leaves which are yummy sides and even gotten the Baklawa which was very authentic with a light rose water taste and not drenched in honey. It's hard not to eat here several times a week it's so good!!

Great mediteranean food at this new Taza location in Wake Forest…read more Everything inside is bright, shiny and new. It's an order at the line place- think Chipotle or Moe's. Service is quick and friendly. Ordering online is straightforward, only 10 minutes till food was ready. There are a half dozen tables for eat-in, plus a few outside for warmer weather. Tried a Mediteranean platter, which includes a chicken kabob, hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and tabouli. Also comes with warm pita and a slice of baklava. The kabob is spiced and grilled to perfection. A nice crunch on the outside, hot and juicy on the inside. The hummus is creamy and garlicky, perfect for dipping the chicken and the pita. Tabouli is crisp and fresh, very tart. The only minor disappointment was the baklava. I was in the mood for Greek-style, dripping in honey. Taza is Lebanese-styke, more buttery and creamy. Still good but not what I was expecting. The falafel platter also delicious. Unique donet-shaped falafel and delightfully crispy and we'll seasoned. The Greek salad is missing the kalamata olives, but does include sliced green AND black loves. Tahini sauce for dipping is excellent. All in all a good meal. There's growing restaurant competition in Wake Forest. I think this one is a keeper!

Oh My -- Ate at my First Aladdin's Eatery twenty some years ago when a shop opened up in Dublin,…read moreOH. I was kinda annoyed because it had replaced a Dairy Queen I liked. But what first appeared as a Lebanese "health food, vegan, vegetarian" restaurant even though they had some meat dishes -- turned into one of the favorite restaurants of my life! Their hummus, pitas (light and fluffy but not overy thick), hot sauce, shawarma, salads, kibi, lamb plate, soups (V9 rules) all became things I craved for the next twenty years. And the desserts! I think they made up for all the "healthy" stuff by having freshly made cakes to indulge after a good meal. Thank goodness they had franchises in Cleveland (where I visit my mother) -- when I had moved away from one I could get my fix there. But while in Columbus area, Dublin restaurant closed and I went to the one in Grandview quite a bit. I have been back in North Carolina for 12 years now. On a day trip to Raleigh, I stopped by the store at Brier Creek (8201 Brier Creek Pkwy #107) OH MY! It has been a while (I think I need to go visit my mother! ) Had my lunch staple. shawarma salad with Aladdin's dressing (they used to have a zesty tomato back in the day that was really good) a small hummus and HOT SAUCE! I am so glad the south is staring to get the grand taste of Aladdin's Eatery! Like I told the owner -- From the first day I tasted any meal to yesterday, the meals and food are consistent -- if you go back in time, they would be prepared and taste the same -- like Heaven, mother's milk! Now Lebanese, middle eastern may not be for everyone but if you want a good healthy salad or some great soup, I am sure you can find something here.. but you will miss out on the spices and flavors! I think the main thing about Aladdin's besides stellar food and consistency is the people! I have not met an owner, server, host that was not friendly, courteous, gracious and human! These folks are great! And just like the food has been so since day one! I wish all restaurants and business could be like Aladdin's, the world would be a better place -- after my meal yesterday, I am refueled and ready to go in body and spirit! Thanks for the lifetime of great meals, see you soon!

Good food, great service, but one thing stood out: I was recommended a wine over the one I chose…read more It was offered as "more authentic to match the food, same price." It wasn't good - I didn't appreciate being pushed old inventory that had started moving toward the "vinegar" stage. This doesn't deter me from going back - the food is great! - but I will be more careful.

Dropped into Bateeni's for lunch. So glad we did. The Med salad was delicious. The chicken…read moregyro had a very generous amount chicken. Perfect flavors. The baba ghanoush was the best I've had. If you don't go for the food, go for the Mint Lemonade. Delicious and perfect for a hot summer day.

We just ordered takeout and when we ate our food, the Jerusalem salad was so old that it had…read morestarted the fermentation process and burned my throat as it went down. My husband's hummus was so bland that he tried to add some flavor with fresh lemon juice and salt. The only saving grace was the falafel. But to keep from getting sick, we had to throw out the rest of the food. I will write an update if this meal does make us ill. In the meantime, Bateeni needs to go through the kitchen frig and pantry to make sure they are not offering bad food.

terrific food; great people this restaurant is wonderful and…read moreaccommodating . always consistent in quality and flavor they made food for my birthday party. everyone loved it.

We came here for an early dinner on a Saturday afternoon…read more We were warmly greeted and the young man taking our order was kind and patient with us being first timers at this location. There were tables for two, four and large groups. I ordered a lamb gyro with a falafel side. We also had a side of tabouli. Everything was good and came out quickly. I do prefer the other location over this one, but would return to both.

Looking for a healthier alternative for lunch with my daughter…read more She had the Steak and Cheese Gyro and I had the Chicken Gyro and we shared a side of Falafel. So yummy. The service was great and everything came to us as soon as it was made so super hot. They even had a fancy tea dispenser that did sweet / unsweetened and you could add lemonade! Super convenient location and the restaurant and bathroom were super clean! Definitely visit again!

This place is a little hidden gem in a random strip mall. I was on an epic day of thrifting with my…read moremom, and so at one of our stops we yelped a lunch option nearby. We both love Mediterranean food, and the reviews were great, so we stopped in. The chef makes everything to order, and she evidentially is the former owner, who sold her shop in order to spend more time with grandkids. She's lovely! As we waited for our food there were a few others who came in and seemed to be regulars who knew how good this place is. I got chicken shawarma deluxe, and it was perfect. No notes! My mom got the vegetarian platter and specifically raved about the falafel- they were like adorable little donuts and really tasty. I would highly recommend this place! Glad to hear a change in ownership didn't seem to cause any issues.