When Rogerio S. told me about this shawarma place, I was very keen to try it - if done right…read moreshawarma is one of the best 'fast foods' that has come out of the Middle east..so with some high expectations I went to this place and I couldn't be more pleased. The place is really tiny - as Matthew C. puts it, it shouldn't be over 4m² but the tiny space is very well organised - there is rotisserie on one end, and a grill towards the inside of the store and a fridge with soft drinks and water options in the front. There is a table with 2 chairs on the sidewalk, so you can either sit & eat or just eat on your feet too. Ahmad, the owner, is very polite & patient and while I was there (first time on a Saturday afternoon), a few curious onlookers passed by and he would explain to them what a shawarma is. His 'simpatia' is a major bonus for this place. Regarding the food, he has 2 options - a deliciously spiced chicken shawarma and fabulous falafels - each for R$ 12 (price is another attractive factor). Both the options are really well prepared and served in a version of the thinner version of the 'Khubz' bread (i need to check this with him) along with the tahini and other toppings. Also Ahmad really rolls the shawarma & falafel in such a way that the sauce doesn't leak at the end and one can eat while standing or on the move without creating a mess. Both the shawarma & the falafel are very delicious and well served and even though you're like full after one, you just want some more. It's really good to see proper ethnic street foods being sold in Sao Paulo and Halabi is truly a gem - will definitely be returning more time.

A tiny little hole in the wall kiosk just off Paulista Av. The shop is no bigger than 4m² and just…read moreserves homemade chicken kebabs. The bread is made by a French Baker in SP and Ahmad makes the kebab meat. The kebabs are fresh and tasty. For only 12 reais you can't go wrong with this little place. After Pinati, this place would take my vote for 2nd best kebab in Sao Paulo.

This is a great place if you want good quality, unpretentious and awesome price. All that with…read moregreat taste and a nice ambiance. They accept Grubster and that shaves off 30% of your bill, so totally worth it.

This is the best mideastern restaurant for decades in São Paulo! The raw kibe, tabule, Kafta, fried…read morekibe, humus, bread ever! I love it! Service is outstanding, and ambiance is awesome! In the heart of Jardins, Oscar Freire is an amazing place! Love all of it!

oh how I have missed Almanara's food. after nearly 30 years later, I come back to SP ... pra matar…read moresaudades. Kibe cru is a must.

SUPER clean! Going above and beyond with COVID protection protocol. We were impressed…read more The food was great and the staff was well trained and polite! I totally recommend it!!

One of the discreet yet amazingly varied Arabic foods in town !!…read more The keyword in Arabia is politeness - from the maitre to the waiters, there is never a moment when politeness is missing and the service is spectacular. Food - yummy, if I could just wrote down the whole menu and include the wide variety of options for vegetarians ranging from the awesome fatuche salad to the deliciously yummy veggie fatayer. Tried the salmon kibe cru and capir-sake da romã : really tasty although the former is only a weekend special. The warm pita bread that accompanies the kibe is nice. It's not a cheap place so definitely use Grubster to get your booking done ! P.S. - Valet parking is available but pricey at R$ 25

Wanna have GREAT middle eastern food? Try Saj, est their freshly baked bread, their hummus, their…read moretahini, and everything else they serve. Good option for lunch as they have an executive menu that is super diverse and for a great price. All their umits are awesome

Great service; the restaurant space and atmosphere are nice. My dish was good but the portions are…read moresmall so you need to order a few things. It's expensive!

Kalili is a very good option for Arabian buffet! The food looks like very healthy and fresh…read more Average price in Avenida Paulista inside the Shopping Center Paulista. If you are there, take a look, I highly recommend it :).b

Merhaba! The lunch…read morebuffet has some of the finest examples of Turkish cuisine. Succulent, deeply marinated chicken kebab. Moist kofta. Delicious kibbe and falafel. Then there is cig kofte--a Turkish spin on steak tartare, and some of the most delectable dolma I have ever tasted. The staples of babaganoush, hummus, tabouleh and salads were spot on. As were the roasted vegetables. The Pulau (rice) was spot on. Baklava and other instagrammable pastries were on show. The stuffed peppers were yummy. The entree that I could not get enough of was the moussaka. Whereas the Greek version is often mild and homogeneous, this Turkish version is much louder in flavors and punchier. Did not get to all of the items on the spread--too many mind blowing options! Get a plate and pay by weight. Or go for the buffet if you can't restrain yourself...like me. Teşekkür ederim.

Best place in Sao paulo to try Turkish foods. There are lots of choices you can get from self…read moreservice buffet. The prices is around 50 reais for kg. For a while they are only open for lunch, will be open dinner soon.

Some of the best middle eastern food I've had. I'm Lebanese and this was comparable to my…read moregrandmothers cooking. Definitely going to come back and try more options during my stay here. The bread comes out hot and is so fresh! I ordered tabouli, chicken kabob, and grape leaves and was very pleased.

French is widely spoken, across many countries in the world. But, how would I (or you?) ever figure…read moreout that this french-named restaurant is a lebanese oasis? Widespread in Brazil as arabic food, lebanese food is even tastier in this restaurant that also offers an all-you-can-eat version. A friend of mine was impressed to see how much the recipes there look like the ones he uses to have back at his home country. I'm a big fan of starters, and I could probably make my way through the meal here only with them (as I've done a couple of times), so that's my suggestion. Grab at least one puff pastry sfiha (on the warm side) and some raw kibbeh (if you're into it). If you'd prefer to take the usual step ahead, go for the kafta.

We took part in an oriental tea ritual which turned into a feast! With three options to choose…read morefrom, varying on the amount of food, we began with a large basket of assorted breads, including sweet bread and cookies to accompany 5 dips together with Middle Eastern mezzes like hummus and baba ghanoush side by side with Brazilian flavors like fried, sweet plantain marmalade. We chose the option with 5 additional appetizers instead of the 10 and it was filling. We each got kibbeh, cheese and chicken coxinhas, a bolinhio, and an empanada. Our last course was a string of desserts from traditional rich, honey-drenched sweets like baklava and basboosa, Brazilian sweets like quindím, chocolate cake, and strawberry gelato. All of the desserts were brought out one at a time on a tray for everyone to choose whether they would give into temptation or not. Oh yeah, the tea! We each got two cups of tea and could choose between either hot or iced, from exotic Egyptian and Syrian teas to fruit blends and mate. It's overall a great experience in an exotic environment with belly dancers weaving in and out of the rooms for entertainment. Clap along and enjoy!