I accidentally ordered from the wrong Jarasa Kabob location. Who knew there was more than one?! The team at the Skokie location quickly made my meal at no additional cost, and it's my understanding they gave the other location order away for free. What great customer service! Such wonderful staff. Great experience. read more

Nice staff, seems family run, but boy do they have to improve their lunch service. Honestly I think they are understaffed, I noticed a single person manning the register and making food, one auntie in the back shifting around, it took about 30 minutes for me to get my order and I was second in line the moment I walked in. I also have to say that the food is heated up for lunch. I think they cook in the morning and otherwise most of the food is just kept warm. That impacts the food quite a bit, the chicken shawarma we had was very dry and hard to eat. I like the people but honestly the business itself has some reflecting to do. read more

Always a fan of Jarasa when we're in Skokie. The bowls are the way to go if you want a lot of food at a good price. Only complaint is sometimes they can wnd up watery if they don't dry the lettuce. The rice and kabob is also good, I eapecially like their yellow rice. read more

Jarasa Kabob - Skokie - Kabob and rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

I decided to try this place after reading the other positive reviews. My experience this evening was FAR from stellar. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and made it a meal with soup and a drink. There was no option to select what soup I'd be getting, but assumed it wouldn't be to dangerous to be surprised with whatever the soup of the day is. I did however write in the comments that my drink selection was vimto. I tracked the delivery of my order because I was hungry, and good thing I did because the driver left my order outside on the ground!!! Did not even bother to ring my doorbell!!! In 30 degree weather, my food was already lukewarm when I brought it inside. I wish I had not pre-paid the delivery driver's tip because they surely shouldn't have gotten one. I'll start with the soup. I can't even guess what kind of soup this is. It's as thick as a custard, I do not see nor did I taste any lentils, so I have no idea what this soup is. It's flavorless, thick and inedible. The chicken shawarma wrap was no better. The chicken is hard and overcooked!! Chicken shawarma, when it is made fresh, is juicy, tender and flavorful. This chicken is the opposite. The chicken is slathered in sauce, likely to try to hide how dry the chicken is. This sandwich is also inedible. Lastly, they didn't even get the drink right!! They sent me a can of Pepsi, which I don't even drink. Will never eat here again, and strongly advise against patronizing this establishment that clearly does not prepare their food with love or any sense of pride. read more

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Jarasa Kabob is such a great option if you are looking for delicious Mediterranean dishes. I've been a few times, and each visit has made me want to return. The lentil soup is hands-down my favorite. It's rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I've also enjoyed the Steak Shawarma and hummus, both well-prepared and satisfying. I usually order takeout, but when I've stopped in to pick up my food, the staff has been polite and efficient. The restaurant itself is bright, sleek, and modern, offering a clean and comfortable atmosphere for dining in. Overall, Jarasa Kabob is a great choice for fresh, well-made Mediterranean food that doesn't disappoint. read more

Jarasa Kabob is a brilliant go-to for lunch or dinner takeout ...though the restaurant space seems pretty and comfortable. The young staff is always cheerful and helpful, and more than once we've been offered a sample of the amazing and velvety lentil soup as we're waiting to order. Our go to - the LARGE order of lentil soup (don't skip!) and the vegetarian platter. Falafel is crispy and just the right consistency. Hummus and baba ghanouj are flavorful, and it's fun to try a choice of two salads and dressings. All are good. So glad such a great place took over this space ~ it's where the Boston Chicken used to be, so there is plentiful parking and it's easy to get in and out. Today, we got home with our meal and found that one of the sauces were left out. Disappointed, but it won't stop us from going back again and again. It's a great place and highly recommended. read more

I've eaten here twice now and both times the service has been great. Whenever I order food it's ready very quickly. They'll even give you extra sauces if you ask nicely! I've tried chicken kebabs, tabouleh salad, and spicy hummus (which is my typical order at a Mediterranean place), but they have a ton of options. The food was flavorful overall, but I unfortunately found the chicken too salty both times. The hummus had a nice presentation as well with spices, hot sauce, and chickpeas, but it was pretty salty as well. Also, it's overall quite expensive for what you get. read more

Always fresh and good customer service. My kids love their Arabic shawarma sandwiches and their delicious lentil soup. read more

Jarasa Kabob - Skokie - Lunch special combo and vegetarian combo plate .. It's so fresh and yummy - Middle Eastern Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

One of the favs in the neighborhood! Can't beat the lunch special. Love the spicy rice!

Served my wife and I spoiled Hummus. Order completely wrong almost intentionally. Never coming back. Also horrible customer service. read more

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It all started with a welcome! This is a walk up counter order place. I saw a huge menu and quickly narrowed it down to kafta and chicken kabob skewers. While I was reading the menu though the "pusher" behind the counter offered me a small taster of the lentil soup. There are a few things that will make me immediately buy something. That little cup of soup was just the thing to push me over the edge. I ordered a cup of soup, the skewers of meat and the yellow rice. I considered spicy rice, but I need a baseline. Everything was absolutely wonderful! The Kafta kabobs were packed with flavor and meat was tender. The chicken kabobs were just as flavorful. The yellow rice was exactly as I expected and the soup was the shining star of the entire meal. I wonder if they sell it by the gallon. The ambiance has reflections of Boston Market, except for the lights. I do like the lights a lot. I will definitely be back. read more

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Placed a pickup order from here. Order was ready on time. The place is bright and clean inside, with the kitchen in plain view behind the long counter. I had really high hopes because of all the great reviews, but I think how they cook some of the food is just not quite to my taste. Both the chicken shawarma and falafel were good, but basically on par with other Middle Eastern restaurants. I liked how there was a greater variety of salads and spreads to put in my bowl compared to other similar restaurants, but they were really hit or miss. In general, things seemed to be way more pureed than I'm used to. Hummus and baba ghanouj tasted great, but pureed to a silk so there wasn't any texture - no sign of the chickpeas or eggplant that went into them. Same with the lentil soup- I prefer having some evidence of lentils. Fava bean salad was extremely sour - to the point where I wondered whether it had gone bad - I couldn't eat it. Muthawma (potato and garlic dip) tasted oddly cheesy to me - wasn't my thing. Fries were fantastic, and the kid's meal was huge. And the fried garlicky pita croutons were a nice surprise touch for the lentil soup. Glad I tried this place, but I'll stick to my other usual spots in the future. read more

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Hit or miss. One visit was great and everything was so well seasoned and delicious, and the next it felt like nothing tasted good or interesting. Not sure we will be back for a 3rd visit unfortunately. Service was super friendly each time and the space is nice. read more

All food has been fresh and delicious, no matter what day I go or what I order. The staff is always hospitable and warm.

It was a great and good restaurant. I enjoyed it. It is Pug. They are very good with customers

I am satisfied with this place. Very good. Very tasty food. Clean and tidy place. Tender meat and great taste.

great food with friendly outgoing staff! Offered samples so we could decide what we wanted to order. Gave complimentary cookies and coffee.

The food was amaing, i had ordered a steak kabobs best mediterranean food I've ever had!

Very disappointing. I ordered a lamb kabob sandwich wrap and the lamb was ground lamb! If I wanted a hamburger I would have ordered one! I wanted pieces of lamb not formed ground lamb. I ordered baklava but they didn't have that. I spent a lot of money just to be disappointed. The description was not very clear on the door dash menu nor on the Jarasa menu. It didn't taste bad though. But it's not what I wanted. Never again will I do any business with this place! read more

My username isn't really a serious topic right now but this place is good for a lot of reasons all you need to do is speak nicely and order from the restaurant itself delivery from DoorDash or some other form commonly can mess up the food as middle eastern food like Assyrian food or something other only taste good when hot because when Cooled since it's a excess amount of energy and fat will solidify if not taken proper care of unlike most foods pretty much every picture I've seen that was said to be bad looks chunky but as long as you order ask nicely and just give a normal tip you aren't gonna get bad food and if you wanna take it home then make sure your car can be warm and maintain temperature that's all overall very good because I followed proper order when ordering read more

Stop reading! Just come in... you won't be sorry. Their food is amazing. We are working our way through the menu - but the lunch special is a great place to start. I get the steak shawarma, usually pita but today I got the wrap. Comes with fries and a drink. $9. Score. The bowls are also great, and great value. The owner is really nice, and he makes this lentil soup to his family recipe and it is phenomenal. Place is clean and bright. Bathrooms are clean. Parking in lot out front. Am stopping by every time I'm in the neighborhood. You should too !! read more

Jarasa Kabob - Skokie - Steal Shawarma Wrap Meal - Middle Eastern Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

A good place for no-frills, tasty middle eastern food. They have a good menu variety and the prices are reasonable. I came here for dinner since I was in the area and wanted some middle eastern food. I had not been here before so, it was an obvious choice for me. It wasn't busy when I got here and had an idea of what I wanted to eat. I ordered one of their bowls. Their bowls are served with a bed of rice or chopped salad and topped with your choice of two spreads, two choices of salads, and your choice of two sauces. I got one with chopped salad with half chicken and half steak shawarma, Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Hummus, Arabic Salad, Fava Bean Salad, Garlic Sauce and their spicy Fire Sauce. The food was good and the taste was om point. I really enjoyed this dish and its flavors. I chowed it down and wanted more. But I am saving it for the next time I go here. There are more items on their menu to be tried. I received good service. The restaurant was clean and inviting. I recommend you check out this restaurant. It's worth a visit or two. read more

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Service very slow waited 30 minutes to get food with only 1 person in line... food tasted okay but compared to every other kabob place around, this one is on the lower end.. read more

Had a really lovely experience from ordering to eating and even getting extra takeout after the meal. Everyone at the counter was super helpful navigating the impressive menu. Meals were deftly delivered to the table and everything was incredible. Really cannot say enough about how much flavor was imparted into every item. read more

I used to love this place however I stopped by yesterday ordered three combo Shawarma to go. I was so disappointed. The meat was extremely dry. Everything was flavorless. I don't care about quantity. I care about quality and yesterday was a big disappointment read more

Get the bowl combo with half rice and half salad went dining twice and to go twice this by far best bet other than the sandwiches. read more

Jarasa Kabob - Skokie - Bowl combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

My eating experience at this place began as I walked through the doors into this immaculately kept place. It was very impressive to see. Best part was this adorable young girl wearing a hijab with a huge bright smile asking me what I'd like to order. I explained to her; it was my first time there; she offered me the lunch menu. It seemed I ordered everything - Vegetable Combo and House Combo, mixed bowl, Chicken sandwich and plate, homemade Lentil soup; and of course dessert too Pistachio Baklava!! The young gal was so helpful and made my experience a pleasant one...sauces, salads, meats and vegetables; she assured I had every on the menu...and yes...she was right; the "Fire Sauce" was amazing and flavorful...even for an American. I'm still enjoying my meal but had to stop and share what amazing fresh food this is, highest of quality and portions. Everything had its own unique flavor and beautifully prepared. I will definitely come back again for more and to see that adorable bright smiling woman. Thank you for an amazing meal and experience; and of course that bright smile. read more

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We have been regular customers for some time but the quality of the food is inconsistent. Tonight we picked up some steak, kefta and chicken kabobs. They were dry and burnt. We threw out most of it. We probably won't be back. read more

Great tasting food but staff need to get into the habit of changing gloves more often. I've seen the same person handling cash, his phone and food all with the same black gloves. read more

3 visits to Jarasa Kabob warrant a review. Here's my thoughts on the place. Almost everything on their menu is wonderful. They have decent lunch specials priced under $10 with fries and drink included. They have a good-sized parking lot and my experiences with their takeout are consistent. I get what I order and its ready at the requested time. My favorites so far are their: · Baba Ghanouj · Falafels · Chicken Shawarma wrap · Lentil Soup · Mix grill - A great value that can feed 2-3 people · Pistachio baklava The restaurant is decently sized with a long bench to sit on for takeout patrons. If you want to eat outdoors, they have a few chairs and tables right outside the entrance. If you're planning an event, they offer catering too. You really can't go wrong here. I may even go as far to say this place is better than Al Bawadi, especially when it comes to their swift takeout service. Check them out and see for yourself! read more

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First of all. DELICIOUS FOOD I tried the combo plate and added beef shawarma to it and everything tasted great. The chicken was tender and flavorful and the kabob was amazing. I liked both the spicy and regular rice but will personally stick with regular. Their sauces were delicious and so was their hummus. The falafel was tasty as well but a bit stale. That was the only part I didn't like. They may have given me a couple pieces that were sitting out. I usually like fresh crispy falafel. This place loses a star for atmosphere and execution.. it's an old Boston market and they haven't done anything to the inside. I was the only person in there and it took me a very long time time to get my food. read more

Jarasa Kabob - Skokie - Lunch combination plus shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

We were there for late snack and it was a nice surprise. The food is outstanding Shawarma beef and chicken, done to perfection. falafel hummus just excellent. clean great service. If you are in the area definitely you should give them a try. read more

The Good: -build your own bowl of deliciousness -lots of options and haven't had any I didn't like -Vegetarian friendly -solid for dine-in or take away -clean dining area; friendly staff -great value The Not as Good -my commute no longer takes me by this place on the way home *Theres a location opening in Jefferson Park!!!! Verdict: -Absolutely visit this place for a great meal at a reasonable price read more

Skokie and nearby burbs are blessed with an abundance of very good Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurants, but Jarasa Kabob awoke my palate from the deep slumber of sameness. The menu here is more extensive than most, dinner entrées are accompanied by an extraordinary selection of extras, and everything we ordered was freshly prepared and bursting with flavor. The layout of this restaurant echoes Boston Market, the previous occupant of this space. As you enter, the service counter is on the left and the dining room is on the right. Attractive Moroccan-style ceiling fixtures, large wall hangings, and Arabic music provide the atmosphere. They had run out of paper menus and the menu posted above the service counter was difficult to read. Luckily I was able to bring up the menu on my smartphone. I ordered the mixed shawarma entrée (chicken + beef) and my Missus ordered the steak kabob entrée. While at the counter, we were offered a sample of lentil soup. This was so rich and flavorful that we ordered some to take home. All food is halal certified. A server brought the food to our table. Everything was provided in recyclable containers. The shawarma was easily the best I've ever had. Generous portions of baba ghanouj with pita, fattoush salad, coleslaw, pickled turnips (we asked for these), rice (yellow or spicy), and sauces were included in the price of our entrées - we picked from among a variety of choices. Be aware that the spicy rice packs a wallop! read more

Jarasa Kabob - Skokie - Mixed shawarma, spicy rice, baba ghanouj, coleslaw, pickled turnips - Middle Eastern Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

This is new favorite spot! My husband and I happened to stop by for lunch as we were driving around looking for something to eat. We got the chicken and steak shawarma in pita lunch special that included drink and fries. Yoooo let me tell you- that chicken sandwich was so incredibly delicious that we are here again just a week later! It was garlicky, slightly spicy, creamy from the sauce, warm and delicious!! The fries were also very good. There is easy, free parking right out front, and the restaurant itself is very nice; casual, with plenty of booth seats. Furthermore, they are super friendly! We were greeted and brought little samples of the lentil soup, which was delicious! It was cold outside so being greeted with a nice little cup of warm soup was very appreciated. We now look for things to do on this side of town just so we can come to this place to try more things on the me read more

Jarasa Kabob - Skokie - Chicken Shawarma lunch special - Middle Eastern Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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has the best food in town, but they always screw up the orders, always short, always over charge...i liked the first team much better. Try to call...good luck read more

Absolutely delicious. I have tried this place twice now and can't wait to go back. The food is all very fresh and packs a punch of flavor. My favorite are the bowls due to the wide range of options and sauces. Almost feels like I'm ordering a poke bowl. I have ordered the bowl with rice /chicken and salad/steak with various sauces and toppings and free extras. The lentil soup is also amazing . This is my new favorite spot, prices can't be beat. Get the feta fries! read more

Great customer service, the employees go above and beyond to give you the best experience possible, and the food is always amazing.

The food is fantastic but out of the 50 or so times I have ordered, more than half the time, there is always something. They forget sauce or ignore requests like "no pickles" or "add onion" or "dressing on the side". I called to speak to the manager about it a while ago as I want them to be successful. But it continues. Too bad really because my kids don't want to order from there anymore because something is often missing or instructions are ignored. read more

We ordered carryout, including the veg platter, lentil soup and chicken kabob. Everything was delicious. I especially liked the cucumber salad and the chicken, which was moist and really well-seasoned. Service was great. They offered a sample of the soup and two of the sauces to help us decide which to get. The restaurant was clean and the seating area was quite and away from the area to order. Our favorite neighborhood mediterranean restaurant changed hands recently and isn't as good as it was before, but Jarasa is better than that place was at its best. Also, they have lunch specials, which are very reasonable. This is our new go-to for mediterranean food. read more