Great lentil soup and their hummus is perfect. It was ready in 10 minutes and I had the perfect easy quick lunch. I'll be back for more read more

Hala In Restaurant - Lentil soup, hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband is a very picky eater, doesn't eat much from a restaurant. But since he ate from Hala In he has been suggesting to eat from there at least once a week! read more

It's challenging to find a good Middle Eastern restaurant in the area. My go-to is typically Pita Inn. Recently, I was very pleasantly surprised by the flavors and food quality at Hala In. Although the falafels were a bit under-seasoned to what I crave, their mujadra, hummus, pita, and baba ghanouj were delicious. My hats off to them for not skimping on flavors, spices, and acid, i.e., lemon juice! Yum! Be warned: At least when we went on a cold April evening, the restaurant was quite chilly. I hope they'll either bump up the thermostat or add a secondary door structure to minimize how much cold air enters where everyone is seated. Brr! read more

One word...YUM!!!! I think my new favorite dish here is the Chicken thighs platter with hummus. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Yeah, I might have to stop in today. The owner is friendly, too! read more

First time having this style of food because I'vs just never had the opportunity to and man I ate like 3 plates it was amazing. Got the combo platter for 2 an just everything was so good. Loved it. Will definitely be back. read more

We ordered a large carry-out meal from Hala In for Mother's Day, and it was absolutely fantastic. We got the combination platter for 10 people, which included two generous trays of rice, a tray of perfectly seasoned meats (chicken kabob, beef kabob, and kifta with bell peppers), a fresh tray of salad, and a great assortment of complimentary sauces--yogurt, garlic, and hot sauce. I also added a side of falafels, which were crispy and flavorful. To top it all off, they included a complimentary dessert, as well as free plates and utensils--everything was ready for a great family gathering. The quality of the food was top-notch, and every single person in my family loved it. The meats were tender, juicy, and well-spiced, and you could really taste the care put into the preparation. The service was tremendous--kind, generous, and very thoughtful. One word of advice: it would be helpful if they followed up with a notification when large orders are ready, just in case a customer forgets. It's a small detail, but it ensures their hard work doesn't go unrecognized or unpaid. Overall, I highly recommend Hala In, especially for special occasions or family gatherings. You get incredible value, amazing food, and heartfelt service. read more

I have been going here for many years. Their website claims that with a $30.00 purchase or more you will receive a free small humus. Last night I placed a take out order for $48.00. I did not receive the promised humus. I was very disappointed. There are many other restaurants with similar menus in the area. I will be trying those from now on. It's not okay to advertise something and then not bother to deliver it. read more

I have tried beef shawarma combo with fries . The taste was very bad and the meat was not fresh and was not even heated. The falafel was kind of delicious, even the chicken shawarma was acceptable. But it wasn't fresh and didn't warm it . The service was fast and they accept cash. read more

Truly amazing food!! The shwarhma is amazing! I've never had better falafels. This has become our go to and we eat here once a week. The owner is a sweet man and a joy to converse with. I highly recommend this place!! read more

Their lentil soup, and I'm not exaggerating here, is the BEST thing I have ever eaten. I wish they sold it in giant tubs so I could have it everyday. read more

Hala In is my go to for carry out. Consistent, reasonably priced with plenty of vegetarian options. Friendly service.

The food is excellent, and the service is excellent also. Whenever I go there, I order something different.

First time ordering pickup from here was really craving something fresh and healthy i got the spinach pie falafal and chicken plate soooooo good!!! Chicken had a LOT a flavor rice was really good Salad was fresh their hummus was delicious as well as the garlic sauce will be coming back here more often!!!! Service was super nice! read more

They have the best hummus in Chicago. I know that's a particular kind of thing - so what I meant was that on a balance of smoothness and flavour it's better than others. There are things you have to carefully and lovingly do to achieve that. The place operates like a family owned spot, idk if it is ...but they shared some of their own off menu with me and it was great. You know the homestyle things not on menus anywhere. Really they should offer it as catering, because they could make a small fortune. I enjoyed the shawerma plate but everything is good here. The hostess is always friendly and smiling, and you will leave smiling. read more

Stopped in for lunch today. There was not much of a crowd. The service is quick and friendly. Tried the lentil soup and chicken kabob. The lentil soup hit the spot on a cold chilly day. Portion sizes were more than enough. The chicken was exceptionally delicious and tender. Prices are well within the limit for the portion you get. read more

Hala In Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent Middle eastern Resturant. From outside looked like a hole in the wall. Seating was cafeteria style, 8 tables. Just before seeing a play, we had an hour at hand so decided to try this place Along with two friends. The Palestinian owners were very good, his two young sons were assisting by the tables, services was excellent and quick. We ordered mixed salad, a veggi platter and a meat platter, it was all mouthwatering and excellent. Bottled water was complimentary and soda was optional. The Falafel were fresh and very tasty. All the meat options were succulent and very yummy. Will go there again for more. read more

Ordered delivery from here tonight and it was FANTASTIC. The hummus was so fresh and creamy, the pita was still warm, the lentil soup was hot and delicious, the flafel was crispy on the outside snd soft on the inside. The hummus here has made me dislike all grocery store hummus. Can't recommend enough! read more

The check in offer on Yelp offers a free small hummus. I placed an order for lunch ordering falafels and hummus. I wanted to redeem my offer for checking in and the employee said, "it's not us- it's a scam. We have coupons in menu for hummus". So this review is for the claim made for whoever else's "scam" restaurant it is even though I am sure I am in the right spot otherwise the claim wouldn't have applied. Hala In restaurant menu (peep the hummus coupon) scam claim on Yelp more like scam employee with coupon read more

Hala In Restaurant - Hala In restaurant menu (peep the hummus coupon) scam claim on Yelp more like scam employee with coupon - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm so glad they are still here and open. I thought Covid had caused them to close. Visited Friday and the food is great. The MVP's are the falafel and hummus. The chicken kabobs are so tender and satisfying. Thank you for making great food Visiting again soon. read more

We love Hala. Used to live close by before moving to Schaumburg. Whenever we are in the city or have family in town, we order pickup or catering. Absolutely delicious, authentic food. read more

Amazing authentic Mediterranean food. Also, service was really good. Thank you so much we definitely will come back again

Rice being a staple food when growing up caught my attention. Mujaddara was a delicious rice choice mixed with a handful of lentils and caramelized onions and yogurt on top. It is the new rice dish in my list along with 'moros y cristianos' from the Cuban gastronomy and 'arroz con gandules' from Puerto Rican cuisine. The server helps you with dish choices if you are not sure what they are. Will I try it again? Definitely! read more

Hala In Restaurant - Mujadara (or Mujaddara), a Middle Eastern rice dish is mixed with a few lentils with caramelized onions and yogurt on top! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We tried the grape leaves and chicken shawarma platter. Definitely coming back! The rice was delicious!

So my hubby has been on this Middle Eastern restaurant kick lately...I'm pretty sure it's because many of the restaurants have killer lunch specials, and Hala's has now made it to the list. Yesterday's lunch special was $6.99, and it was an incredible value. It came with a chicken kabob, rice, pita bread on the side and a salad. The chicken was kabob style with big chunks of chicken served on a bed of rice. It was juicy and tender and nicely seasoned, but more on the mild side. The portion size was perfect. The rice seemed just a tad overcooked, but it was packed with flavor. The salad was simple and a nice addition to balance things out. We ordered a plate of hummus, and it was devoid of any salt, but in a good way. I also had the chance to try the lentil soup. It was wonderfully thick. The restaurant is a neighborhood gem, and everyone seemed to know one other. It was small with one long communal table in the middle, and a bunch of two-seat tables around the perimeter. It was pretty packed in there. We sat next to a bunch of people we didn't know--very cool. The crowd was interesting to say the least. We encountered a guy dressed as satan with a vote for Bernie t-shirt on. That made for an extra memorable experience :-) Easy parking. read more

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Love this restaurant. Owner is super sweet and food is amazing the prices you really can't beat. I dont really care for one of the female workers there but other than that everything's amazing. Try their chicken breast pita sandwich you won't be disappointed. read more

Great mediterranean food and decent pricing, everything here is good and tasty, you will not be disappointed at this local restaurant

Simple review: Best falafel I've ever had. The rest is just noise to fill up those 85 characters. read more

Lately, whenever I'm craving Mediterranean food, Hala In immediately comes to mind. The first time I ordered takeout, I was blown away with the shawarma combo with a side of falafel and I pretty much order the same thing every time. The falafel is authentic and a favorite among regulars. The shawarma combo order portion is huge and good for two people. It consists of beef and chicken shawarma with onions, sumac spice, and tahini. It's very flavorful and even when you think you're full, you will keep wanting more! What I love about this place is there's no frills, just good, authentic, and satisfying food. The service is fast...my order is usually ready within 15-20 minutes after I place my order. I highly recommend checking out Hala In the next time you are in the Mayfair/Jefferson Park neighborhood or searching for a new Mediterranean cuisine to try! read more

I forgot how good the food is. I got the kifta wrap and hummus. Got some fries for free which are amazing. Get extra tahini and hot sauce. read more

Hala In Restaurant - Hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been going here since they opened. Best Mediterranean food on the north side (at least close to me). Love their falafel and baba ghanoush! Service is fast and friendly! read more

Great food great desert can't complain. All the Shawarma dishes are delicious. The lamb is awesome. Everything I tried is very good.

Tabbouleh was tasty, but 6 dollars for a 1 cup is a bit pricey. Chicken shawarma with rice had good flavor, but the chicken was a little dry. I think the chicken shawarma was about 16 or 17 dollars. I was able to make 2 meals out of it, so ok price. Overall above average place, but prices a little high for my liking. read more

Not only was the food amazing, the staff was so wonderful and nice. If you like lamb you've got to try The Lamb Shank, it was so tender and rich! The Grape Leaves and Hummus were equally as good, get some extra lemon on the flavor really comes out! Loved how friendly the staff was throughout the dining experience. read more

Pretty small, unassuming place, but by far the BEST chicken shawarma I've ever had. Everyone is friendly.

Great little neighborhood spot where the food is always delicious. My wife loves the falafel here and the vegetarian plate is always a go to! The hummus is excellent as well as all their meat dishes. Their lunch specials are great and the service is always friendly. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

We dined in with a group of 4. We had the hummus and falafel to start. The falafel was amazing. Hummus was pretty good. Had the chicken shawarma plate which came with a salad and rice. The shawarma was excellent. We were given baklava with our check. Very good as well. I would highly recommend Hala In. read more

I've been coming here since they open and it's always been a fantastic tasty experience snd even though I moved to orland park from the Jefferson park bug every time I'm in The area I don't miss the opportunity to order and get of them authentic falafel and humus Both dinning in or catering or to go it's all great Friendly staff and fast service I defiantly recommend this restaurant snd looking forward for next order read more

There are things in Rosa J's life that she regrets. When she numerously passed by Hala In because she was making excuses for having a difficult day at work or just being tired, she made a conscious decision on skipping this wonderful place. From now on, there's no more going home...directly...Hala In has officially hooked her up! I don't know how many times I've passed back and forth while riding on the CTA 81 (Lawrence) bus. I'm now very mad at myself and keeping asking myself why I didn't try this place when I was given a plenty of opportunities. Being an avid yelper receives a number of benefits, including a small order of hummus on the house. It may sound very cliche, but their hummus is one of the best I've ever had. If you think many of those middle eastern eateries in downtown and in other Chicago neighborhoods have the best hummus, think twice. I challenge you! I also had the grilled tilapia. Wow, what a well-seasoned piece of fish! It also came with salad, rice, and grilled veggies on the side. Everything was delicious. Hubby's falafel platter, on the other hand, had fifteen (15) pieces of falafel! Yes, he counted for me in case I wanted to share this piece of information with you all. For $8.99, that wasn't bad at all. We also shared the Arabic coffee since neither of us tried it before. What a discovery! I'm now in love with this and can't get enough of it. The saffron and clovers in the coffee were unique, yet harmonious without giving you too much "buzz." I had an awesome experience at Hala In tonight. I need to come back, ASAP! read more

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Very decent quiet place to try out Mideastern cuisine. My favorite is the lamb shank, this is the best lamb I ever tried so far. I also liked grilled salmon. The portions are large and I either got to leave filled upon or with a box. The place is clean, your order may take time but I believe that's what it takes to serve you a great dinner. I live in the same building and the owner is a very nice man. The only disappointing thing is that the prices went up since I first dined there. If I'm not mistaken I paid $12 for the lamb shank in the August of 2013 and I thought that was ridiculously cheap. Now it's $17 and seems more adjusted. Lots of free parking along the street. Try this place and you will not be disappointed. read more

Stopped in this afternoon for take out. I got the veggie combo and a falafel wrap. Everything was super fresh and delicious. The service was fast and friendly. I will be back! read more