whenever i have a stop in charlotte La Shish Kabob is hands down one of my favorite spots in…read moreCharlotte. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The kabobs are perfectly seasoned and cooked, the rice is amazing, and the portions are generous enough that you definitely won't leave hungry. The lentil soup and garlic sauce are must-tries. Service is friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has that comforting, no-frills vibe where the food speaks for itself. Whether you're dining in or taking it to go, it always hits the spot. If you're craving authentic, satisfying Mediterranean food, this place is a gem. Highly recommend.

Visited this place recently and had a really warm welcome, starting right from the tea they served…read morewhen we sat down. They have a huge menu with plenty of options, and everything we tried tasted great. It's primarily a restaurant, but you can also buy packed food items which is a nice bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed the food here. They served generous portions of babaganoush and hummus -- both were delicious. They also gave us complimentary lentil soup, and it was surprisingly good. For entrees, we ordered the lamb shank, which was juicy, tender, and absolutely amazing. The adana kabab was top notch with incredible flavor. The chicken shawarma and chicken kabab could have been a bit more tender, but still enjoyable overall. They also have a large selection of desserts on the menu, so definitely save some room if you can. Overall, we had a great experience at La Shish Kabob -- warm hospitality, big portions, and flavorful food. Would definitely go back!

I'm sorry, I was having the mansaf shakes, and attacked the plate before I remembered to take a…read morepicture, this is authentic mansaf like my mom cooks it, and the kababs are so good!!! They also plate the food nice. Thank you for making my day.

Stopped in for dinner as I was in town on business and it was super close to my hotel. I had the…read moregrilled chicken plate and it came with two sides. I elected the fresh veggies(squash, carrots and broccoli) and fries. It was a little weird that my fries were served to me within minutes of placing my order. They were hot and seasoned well. By the time my chicken meal came the fries were gone. I was not sad as I was hungry but it was a little strange to me. The chicken was a good portion and great flavor. It was also served with a dipping sauce that resembled taziki sauce but not sure it was. Regardless it was tasty. This is a place I would go to again. They had a decent crowd as there was a buffet available if one chose. I stuck to the menu and stayed clear of the buffet. First time in NC but I was introduced to a "dine in" fee. It is not a tip but for the privilege of eating at the restaurant. It was 10%. I have never heard of this in Texas.

Let's get first things straight: this is not a pretty, instagram ready restaurant. It's a genuine…read morehole in the wall, and when I'm looking for that, I'm looking for an emphasis on food over everything. This may be the best middle eastern food in the city. We had the beef hummus, falafel, baba ganoush, and a massive family mixed grill with beef, chicken, lamb, and kafta over yellow rice. Their spreads are richly flavored and have a luxurious texture. Their meats are actually juicy and beautifully seasoned, and their rice is tender, brightly colored and seasoned, and maintains its integrity in the juices of all that meat. Their grilled vegetables are smoky sweet, and the house made toom is the perfect condiment. I also recommend saving some of the tahini sauce that comes with the falafel for your rice if you're into that kind of thing. Can't figure out why this place is so quiet. The food is delicious.

We drove 20 minutes to try this restaurant because we were so excited. We're from a country on the…read moreMediterranean Sea, so finding a Mediterranean restaurant always gets us excited. Sadly, this place was a huge disappointment. Do yourself a favor and don't eat here. As soon as we walked in, we noticed how dirty and outdated everything looked. There was a strong moldy smell, the bathrooms were filthy and smelled awful, and the carpet looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years. The whole place felt unsanitary, and it honestly made us question how clean the kitchen could be. We ordered a few appetizers, and after waiting almost 30 minutes for food that barely needed any preparation, we completely lost our appetite. We were so concerned about the cleanliness that we decided to leave before eating. This was one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences we've had. Cleanliness is the bare minimum, and unfortunately this restaurant failed in that regard.

I was craving Mediterranean food and found this spot right on my route. I didn't have high…read moreexpectations--I just wanted to satisfy a craving--but this place absolutely blew me away. I ordered the beef kebab plate, and the yellow rice was some of the best I've ever had. The charred flavor of the grilled peppers paired perfectly with the tender, perfectly cooked beef. I was dancing with every bite!

Absolutely love this place! Amazing and authentic Mediterranean, and a super friendly and generous…read moreSyrian business owner. We stop here at least once a month while traveling through the Charlotte area. Get our fill in person and then take loads of food to go.

Life is too short not to eat well! If you've never tried halal food, this is a great place to…read morestart. The food is delicious, juicy, and packed with flavor. Portions are generous, the restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, and there's plenty of parking. It's a bit east of Charlotte on Independence toward Matthews, but it's absolutely worth the stop.

Every bite was great, I'm a big fan of Halal Street Food. The Lamb Gyro was fresh and tasty, and…read morethe fries were seasoned well, hot, and crispy. One thing I appreciate are how fresh the pitas and wraps are here - some places use stale pitas that are too bready and it ruins the entire meal. My biggest complaint is they're so far from me - come to Cornelius

I cannot but recommend Zafran Kabab Palace. We had a wonderful time at the restaurant. The food was…read moredelicious and spicy, and the best part was the owner, who upon request, also made us delicious chai at the end. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and has the South Asian charm! We will definitely e back on our next visit to Charlotte, NC!

Chicken Kadhai was amazing, flavorful and fresh. Staff were very nice also. Will definitely come…read moreback next time I'm in Charlotte!

Great food, great people, great service…read more I enjoyed the chicken kebab with yellow rice and lentil soup. Great stuff.

AVOID THIS LOCATION!…read more My family that resides in Clt started coming to this location because of the proximity to their house, but after this past visit on June 20th, none of us will ever be back again after the absolute awful service! And, as anyone knows, you can have amazing food, but if the people and service are terrible that can ruin any dining experience! We were sat in an almost empty restaurant just after 8pm; the waiter came to take our order and was very engaging initially. We were a party of 6, so we were going to order 4 diff apps prior to the mixed grill which is what we always get. We ordered the hummus, falafel (2 orders because only 6 come per order), baba ganoush, and beef sambousa. We were told they were "out" of the baba ganoush & sambousas cuz they would have to make them and it would take like an hr...this sounded odd cuz umm, don't you make all your food to order?? This immediately put both my stepmom (who is Moroccan) and myself off and we were actually going to leave, but we were introducing my brother's GF to this ethnic food style & him + my dad convinced us to stay, so we just added salad and lentil bean soups). We ordered drinks (the GF & I were the only ones that didn't order sodas; she ordered a pot of Karak tea for her + I to share & I ordered a sparkling water). After 10mins no drinks in sight we were like "ummm?" then at just over 15mins they brought us the apps but no drinks?!? The drinks came separately a few mins later...all except the tea. For $3 on the menu I expected a bottled sparkling water, instead I got flat water from the soda fountain. I told the waiter this and he said he'd try again and if it wasn't "sparkling" then what did I want to drink instead...I said just a filtered water w/lemon. We were missing an order of falafel (were told they only had the one order and would have to wait for the 2nd, so we just canceled it; again whyTF did they not have anything on the menu at 8pm on a Sat!?) and they only brought one basket of pita for the hummus; we asked for a 2nd basket. The lentil soup (my stepmom makes better at home) + salads were mid at best. 20mins later they bring the main course, but we still had not gotten the pot of tea we ordered nor did the guy ever come back w/my "sparkling" or plain water...we'd had enough of this horrible service & I went in search of someone (the place again was empty & I could not find our waiter or anyone anywhere). Finally I see this lady who had attitude (I have a sneaking suspicion she pretended not to understand english when convenient) when I asked WTAF was up w/my water & the tea! Again, another 10mins w/neither showing up at the table...we were also still waiting for the 2nd basket of pita, but it was moot as we'd already begun to eat the main dish...my stepmom went to the lady & spoke to her in arabic and was like "where is her water and where is her tea!?" the lady said she was sorry she didn't know we didn't get them (BS btw) that's when my stepmom asked to speak to the mgr. We also wanted to order Knfa for dessert, so my stepmom told the lady we were ordering 3 now since they were taking forever to get anything to us, and if they didn't bring them when we were done eating, we would not be paying for them. THAT part seemed to get through at least! Halfway (almost an hr at this point) through the meal they finally come w/my water and the pot of Karak tea. At this point we hadn't seen the male waiter who took our order initially; he shows up & is acting huffy (the audacity tbh!) & tries telling me he never said he'd bring a 2nd sparkling or reg water & when both me and my stepmom (cuz she was sitting next to me & heard the exchange called him out) he got all defensive & said "well I guess I misunderstood" so then we are like "why an hr for the tea?" "Wellll, that's how long it takes to make!" I called BS & told him if that was the case he should have told us that expectation when we initially ordered! He then goes "Well I had to go to storage to find it cuz we were out!" K, howTF is that OUR problem!? Just tell us that so we know what to expect!? No apology was made and we were not credited for the tea nor the $3 sparkling water which I never received. Also, received the Knfa (shockingly, right after the meal) but it was served w/o the pistachios it was supposed to come with. When asked for them, we were told they were "out"...because of course they were! Absolutely HORRIBLE staff and service here; the food was good tho, but when u have an experience like that it still leaves a bad taste!

Nice place! Dont be…read moreconfused! This place is connected to Holy Joe's Meats and the grocery. You order your food and pay afterwards if you're dining in. I tried the chai tea. It was unsweetened and strong like coffee. Naan is a la carte and doesn't come with anything. I ordered garlic naan and veggie biryani. I asked for small naan and was charged for medium. Food came out hot. Will come back to explore the market and meat market

Any city I go to, I eat at the local Indian restaurants and order biryani for sure. I tried…read morenumerous restaurants in several cities over the last 10 years. But the mutton dum biryani from this restaurant happens to be hands down, the best one I have tasted outside of Hyderabad, India. Coupled with mirchi ka salan that gives you the authentic notes of what only few handpicked chefs in hyderabad could achieve. The taste of the biryani is consistent (I ordered same dish over 10 times now). It is not too spicy, which is good because it does not dominate the inherent flavor of the biryani. The mutton is cooked so well, that the pieces separate out even with gentle pressure. This is one dish that can truly take you back in time (and place). My review is for mutton biryani in specific. Other items are good to great but this item is truly exceptional. Other items we order frequently: mirchi bajji, kebab platter, chicken 65, chicken biryani, goat sukka, kubani ka meeta, double ka meeta.