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

Finally tried this place after hearing about it for at least 10 yrs- I'm not a big fan of middle eastern food. I had chicken shawarma sandwich- it was just ok. I had both rice choices also mid Wife had a beef shawarma sandy. She said hers was ok also We probably won't be back read more

The food as very good but something that had got me sick very generous portions and the salsa was very 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 read more

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Ordered vegetarian platter and chicken platter to go. Sadly the chicken pieces rather than shavings were slightly raw in the middle. I think I paid 17 and the entire plate was loaded with two kinds of rice. Placed on top of all rice was a tiny portion of chicken and a tiny corner or tomatoes and cucumbers. I hate rice What a rip off. The garlic sauce is mayo with garlic flavor. The hummus was pretty good. It is the only thing I would consider going back for. Just make sure to watch how much rice their loading your to go order with or ask for no rice. They got me good. read more

As full blooded middle eastern women I went to Jamrah for the first time in hopes it tastes at least similar to traditional cuisine & I was so disappointed... The grape leaves tastes like they're from the can and mushy , the steak tastes dirty in my language it's called "Zinick" and I asked for well done and got medium rare like huh??? The only thing that tastes somewhat traditional is the rice and "salad" as they like to call it LOL . Still needs SALT AND LEMON JUICE & CLEAN THE BEEF PLEASE ** had to edit , I THREW UP an hour later .. the meat definitely was bad I have never thrown up after eating , this is sickkk ** read more

Jamrah has one of the best lunch specials in all of DeKalb. This business lunch comes in fish, veggie, combo, or spicy chicken and is available for $9.99 Tuesday-Friday. They also have special platters available for less than the price of the regular platters. I got the combo platter which comes with beef shawarma, shish kabob (beef), chicken shawarma, shish tawook (chicken), kefta (lamb), and a falafel. It is also served with rice and Jamrah salad (I opted for extra rice instead of salad today), and a pita. The combo business lunch is such a great deal for the amount of food you get. I also highly recommend getting a side or two of the garlic sauce to dip everything in. The service is fast and very welcoming. The restaurant is very spacious with lots of indoor seating and outdoor seating for the warm weather. read more

Jamrah Restaurant - Business Lunch Special - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sycamore, Illinois

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I'm not a big meat eater so I always get a large hummus with extra pitas. I've also had their lentil soups. Never disappointed.

This is our first time here. We were excited to give this restaurant a try. The dining area is big, there are booths and tables. There is lots of natural light which we love and there are shades you can pull down to prevent the sun from getting in your eyes. They have a fountain soda machine with Pepsi products as well as a smaller iced tea machine. My husband ordered the combination platter and chose the lentil soup and rice for his sides. I ordered the salmon platter. I did not get to chose and sides but it came with broccoli and a huge serving of rice (two different kids) They called my husbands name and there was only one meal in the bag. He had to ask about my Salmon meal. I don't think anyone would have left without it, you could tell the bag was not full. My husband started eating his meal while I waited for mine. His lentil soup was cold, I asked for a new one and the lady said she would bring it to the table with my salmon platter. She surprised us with the Poblano soup too which was also yummy. While we were eating at least 30 people came in and stood in line. It was 3:14 so I can only imagine what the line is like here during dinner time. My husband liked his combination meal but the meats were a little dry for his liking. He did enjoy the char taste and would order it again. The salmon was cooked perfectly. I put some of the garlic sauce on it and it elevated the taste. I would definitely order it again. The rice portion was huge... you definitely won't go home hungry. The baklava they sell is around $7 and is prepackaged. It was very fresh and tasty... well worth the cost! The prices are reasonable. However they do charge a convenience fee when using a credit card and pay close attention cause it will ask you to key in a tip percentage. You have to press skip if you want to tip more or less. The overall experience was good and we were glad we chose to come here to eat and will most likely dine here again when in the area. read more

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Best place around here for Middle Eastern food. It actually has two locations, with one in DeKalb and this one in Sycamore being the better place. Jamrah certainly has the local market cornered it seems. Here is basically the main one if you want to call it. This is the one more often in operation. A good time is to come at lunch and save a bit. It has a deal on the platters. These are pretty big things. It's a buck less at lunch. We like to get the Vegetarian Platter. It's about $9 at regular price, so it's still not bad. This comes with 3 falafel pieces and your choice of sides. Choose from the listed choices. Get 3 items from among baba ghannouch, fries, hummus, rice, and salad. All good. The last time here we got the baba ghannouch, which was chunky and creamy, and there was a lot. Hummus was also the best. They have a variety of salads to choose from, and we got the Jerusalem salad. Having a platter allows you to get a lot. It's the best value for sure. This location is the one that's open most times because the other one has problems with staffing and this one doesn't or whatever. read more

Jamrah Restaurant - Vegetarian Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sycamore, Illinois

They catered my graduation party and everything was amazing! They were very easy to work with and transparent on pricing. I probably asked about 100 questions and they were so helpful and happy to answer all of them. It was also a great portion of food that fed a party of 15 or so. I also have been going there to eat for years and they never miss. Great for lunch! Especially if you're a vegetarian there aren't many other places in Dekalb where you can get a fresh, nutritious, and affordable vegetarian meal. I always get Jamrah whenever I'm back in Dekalb. read more

Very good spot. My wife and I have come here twice now and both times the food has been delicious. They don't have a lot of options but what they do offer they knock out of the park. Would definitely suggest getting extra garlic sauce, but we're a little obsessed with it. Staff are friendly and treat you super well from the minute you walk in. From what I can tell they keep the place super clean too. The feel of the restaurant is fast casual which I appreciate, especially when we don't want to spend 2 hours eating out. The only cons to me are the prices are a little higher than I would expect at a fast casual place (probably 1.25-1.5x that of chipotle, for instance). Also, all of the meat except one choice (the Kefta Kabob, which has great flavor but was a little on the dry side to me) is marinated in dairy, so I can't eat a lot of the already smaller menu. Wish there was a dairy-free chicken option at least. But if those things don't bother you, this will be a 5* place for you for sure. read more

Good dishes and nice portions. I enjoyed the falafel sandwich. Restaurant is clean and good service.

I loved my falafel platter. Hummus as creamy and delicious as my homemade. Generous portions. Excellent service and clean surroundings. I wish there was one near me, I'd eat there often. Can't wait to return. read more

Great food! Came here a few times, my favorite mideastern food destination in Dekalb.

Best food in the area. Very large and delicious portions. Staff and owners are very friendly and engaging.

Im not the smartest in the world. The website prices are off by $4. An order was placed based on prices provided by the website. When going in to pick up was told i should've come in to see the prices provided in store before ordering. Update the online prices maybe.....Was then told I likely looking at DoorDash prices. read more

Jamrah Restaurant - Online price 11.99 In store Price 15.99 I'm not talking about taxes. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sycamore, Illinois

A great find in Sycamore. Great food at reasonable prices and the staff is the best. The owner is usually there and goes around to ask how everything was. Very sincere. read more

Had a great lunch experience at Jamrah with my spouse, his sister, and his mom. We all got the lunch special which is $8! Great price and perfect amount of food. The baba ganoush is smoky, smooth, and delicious - so much so that we ordered another half order to take home. The falafel was crisp on the outside and soft in the inside - PERFECT texture and not too oily. Pita were fresh off the grill and had the most beautiful pocket. There really is nothing to complain about when it comes to this place. The staff was nice and did rounds of sanitizing to the tables while we were there. This is the perfect, affordable lunch or dinner spot if you're looking for middle eastern food. read more

I door dash order here more than I dine in. But seriously so fast, always correct and still hot. EVERY TIME. Chicken schwarma minus pickles every time. So delicious! If I could just buy their pitas like by the case load, I would. And they have Mt Dew Code Red on their fountain machine!!! How awesome is that?! read more

I didn't expect to find a gem like this out in dekalb-adea. BUT this place is great! Top tier eatery with flavor upon flavor, delicious meats authentically seasoned and cooked to choice taste! The owner is genuinely nice and friendly. One night we called in late, a minute after closing-time, but the owner still accommodated to cook us the few dishes we ordered for pick-up. You know a place has good food when the falalels are perfectly cooked, texture, flavor, level-of-oil is on point! I will def. come back for "round two" at this joint! read more

I love the food, but almost never go, due to their very early closing. Were not in Mayberry!

Vegetarian and vegan friendly and worth the price! You get a lot of food for your money. I like the vegetarian platter.

The best middle eastern food around!! The service is fast and great!! Nice and clean with a good atmosphere.

Great food!!! Great customer service!!! Not cheap but good. I treat myself with some Jamrah once in awhile. We used to eat there 3 times a week when they just opened, but then the prices went up and we couldn't anymore. Still loving Jamrah! read more

Great food....best hummus ever, but too pricey! Their hours aren't great either. They close at 7pm.

Very good, I got the combination platter and couldn't finish it all. The sauces were a bit odd. 3 seemed like garlic mayo and the other was clearly tahini. read more

Very wonderful people. Haven't been blown away by the menu offerings however. Place is nice and food is good but just a bit bland compared to the many Eastern restaurants I have tried (Chicago area). read more

Great food, great people. Not very heavy, don't wear you down for the day but very tasty. They have two li stone downtown DeKalb and one on sycamore road. I'm lucky to work next door. You definitely won't be disappointed. read more

Apparently this is a chicken skewer. They forgot a side too. They told us we were wrong. Another time we ordered, the food was completely cold. Apparently that's not their fault either. ANOTHER time we ordered they forgot about us and laughed it off. Over 3 years I've tried. I'm done. read more

Jamrah Restaurant - A chicken skewer? - Middle Eastern Near Me - Sycamore, Illinois

Food is good service is good. Ambiance is just a restaurant. They just have horrible hours of operation.

As a vegetarian in a small town it can be difficult to find places to eat out. Jamrah is my new favorite spot! The vegetarian platter lunch special is only $7.99 if I remember correctly, and I get it with two kinds of rice, falafel, salad, pita, hummus, and baba ghanoush - ALL that for 8 bucks. Great deal and all of it is phenomenal. The best falafel I've ever had. Will definitely be back! read more

It's nice to have the choice of this cuisine in the area although I've had much better shawarma elsewhere. The pita and hummus are good.

Jamrah is my happy place when it comes to restaurants. Delicious falafel and hummus, and great service every time. The people here are so kind, and their food is just always good. 10/10! read more

Very tasty, nice environment friendly staff. Brings a little different taste to Dekalb.

I love this place !! foods amazing, owners are great and staff is friendly. You get great portions for the amount of money and the steak and chicken are top choice ! read more

Best falafel I've ever had. Tied for first for best food in Dekalb/Sycamore area. Friends still come in from out of town to get it. Highly recommend read more

Jamrah management please read. I have been a loyal customer since the day you opened and love your food. Unfortunately I feel like you are started to nickel and dime. First it's the extra fee you put in place for using a card and now today I was told we are being charged .75 for hot sauce. That's like goin to a Mexican restaurant and being charged extra for salsa with your chips. Dekalb and Sycamore are experiencing a huge growth phase and I am confident that competing restaurants will move in. I hope you will take this to heart as I have seen restaurants lose business to things like the above mentioned. read more

Great food. The owners are great too. She actually cares enough to walk around and ask how everything is

Awesome food. Awesome customer service. Gluten free pita. Excellent hummus too, falafel, shawarma varieties. Jerusalem is good. Price is very reasonable read more

Wow, everything is made fresh from when you order. The meats are good... and sides are pretty tasty but the stand out for me was the falafel. The falafel sando is so good. Smoky, crispy falefels with the yogurt sauce, a little Jamrah salad and a soft (very soft) pita! I love that they have so many vegetarian options! read more