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Every time we head home to Philly and hit Reading Terminal Market we do our best to try out different food stalls in the never-ending sea of options. This time around I wanted to go on the healthier side and get a smoothie from Kamal's and it did not disappoint! There were plenty of smoothie options, all of which are probably delightful, and the one I got was refreshing and tasty without being too sweet. If you're looking for a relatively healthy drink / snack while at Reading Terminal, Kamal's has some great smoothies
I can't speak for their food, but the smoothies are so good! I was walking around Reading Terminal Market looking for a smoothie/juice spot, and saw so many people lined up here getting a drink, so I had to join the line myself. They have different fruit combos you can choose from, or you can pick your own combination. There are also juice shots and pressed juice. The wait wasn't too long on a busy Sunday, and the line moved efficiently. Highly recommend for a refreshing and healthy drink option!
Kamal's Middle Eastern Specialties is a tucked-away gem inside Reading Terminal, offering fresh juices, smoothies, and Middle Eastern fare. I grabbed a halva smoothie, a mint lemonade, and a small snack, and the experience was quick, friendly, and satisfying. The halva smoothie was Incredible -- rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with a nutty, sesame-forward flavor that wasn't overly sweet. It honestly tasted like halva in drink form, in the best way. The mint lemonade, on the other hand, wasn't for me -- it was super tart and had a strong, grassy taste that made it hard to finish. For my snack, I tried something savory with walnut and meat (wish I remembered the name), and it was flavorful and satisfying in a small bite. Shoutout to the cashier for not trying to upsell me when I asked for just a little something -- appreciated the low-key, no-pressure vibe. Can't wait to come back and try a full meal next time. The smoothie alone is worth a return trip.
I got a lamb shawarma platter. The lamb was nicely seasoned. Hummus was good, pita..meh. Rice and salad were nothing to write home about. If I had consulted Yelp first, I might have tried a fresh fruit smoothie instead.
Anthony Bourdain is famous for his quote about dining while traveling, which says something along the lines of find the thing that the place you're visiting does better than anywhere else in the world and eat that. I think there is an equal opposite rule, while less famous is just as true that says when you're traveling by all means avoid the thing that the place that you're from is most famous for because you'll only be disappointed. I'm from mature Detroit and unfortunate to have access to some of the best Middle Eastern food in the world. Philadelphia is not Detroit in this regard. I made my way over to Redding terminal market this evening to pick up dinner about a half hour before closing time to find most of the food shops that I wanted to order food from had already closed up for the night. That left me with Kamal's Middle Eastern is one of the few options that were available to me. I ordered the Lamb Euro plate that came with Shawarma salad, rice, a pita and hummus. The entire dish was largely unremarkable. The lamb itself was nothing special kind of just a food service quality euro Cone that was thrown on the grill and cooked up over the course of the day. Nothing like the freshly made Shawarma that I can get at home. The hummus was not all that great. I thought it was a both lumpy and a little runny at the same time and little heavy on the garlic. The Peter was a complete afterthought. It was presented in a plastic bag. I feel a good head, been sitting there for hours. It was crumbly and dry and certainly not like the fresh delicious handmade homemade pita that I can get it home. The rice was filled with vegetables That you get at an elementary school cafeteria lunch. One or two bites of that rice was more than I needed. The portion sizes were fine, but the food just wasn't all that The highlight and the one thing I would go back for the smoothies I've been craving a smoothie for a while saw that they had fresh juices and smoothies at Kamal so I decided to get a coconut and pineapple smoothie and I thought that was very tasty and refreshing. Beyond that there's much better dining options and terminal market. I just need to make sure I get there a little bit sooner than I did tonight .
Give until it hurts--Mother Theresa Omar was kind. He is son of the owners. This is a family run restaurant that opened in 1981. His family is from Syria and his siblings were working there when I was there. Family recipes. I went with the veg platter that is vegan with six falafels, and one grape leaf. It was quite alright. Be sure to show them love with some cash tips.
We found Dubai chocolate here Kamals is located inside the Reading Terminal market, so the atmosphere can be a bit loud and crowded. as soon as you walk in from one of the Home2 hotel facing side entrance, it is right there. Staff were super friendly, and took the effort to find out when they will have more dubai chocolate come in since they were sold out for that day. As for the sweets they have here are authentic middle eastern yummies. Real honey, delicious flavor. Definitely recommend.
Halvah milkshake was quite nice and a bit different. They have a lot of fun smoothie/shake flavor combos. The meat pie was not at all like lachmajun- more like a meat taco. Kibbi was good.
Kamala is found inside the Reading Terminal Market. Despite the hectic environment the staff were really helpful, quick, and friendly. Wished the juice was colder but it was the right amount of sweetness and actually really easy to drink.
Good spot to check out in reading market. Great portions and taste for the food! Pro tip is to ask for the garlic sauce on the side!
6 months ago
Located in the reading terminal market, with lots of options to eat and such a fun atmosphere. We decided on Kamals and it was great, fast, and healthy. Also, the juices were so good and fresh! read more
While the service is great and their fresh juices are worth getting, the other entrees are terrible. My husband and I got the falafel platter, which came with overcooked and dry falafel, a very tired looking salad, sour tabbouli, and watery hummus. I would only come back here for their fresh juice combos, but would never recommend their food. read more
Kamal's serves up tasty Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, including chicken and beef pitas or platters that come with rice, veggies, and a warm pita. I ordered the chicken shawarma pita and it was wonderful! The portion was generous (my photo only shows it cut in half), and it came packed with fresh veggie toppings. You can choose between hummus, tzatziki, or garlic sauce.. definitely go with the garlic sauce. It adds an incredible extra layer of flavor that really brings the whole dish together. Great place for a quick bite in the historical and busy Reading Terminal Market! read more
Every time we head home to Philly and hit Reading Terminal Market we do our best to try out different food stalls in the never-ending sea of options. This time around I wanted to go on the healthier side and get a smoothie from Kamal's and it did not disappoint! There were plenty of smoothie options, all of which are probably delightful, and the one I got was refreshing and tasty without being too sweet. If you're looking for a relatively healthy drink / snack while at Reading Terminal, Kamal's has some great smoothies read more
I can't speak for their food, but the smoothies are so good! I was walking around Reading Terminal Market looking for a smoothie/juice spot, and saw so many people lined up here getting a drink, so I had to join the line myself. They have different fruit combos you can choose from, or you can pick your own combination. There are also juice shots and pressed juice. The wait wasn't too long on a busy Sunday, and the line moved efficiently. Highly recommend for a refreshing and healthy drink option! read more
1 year ago
Kamal's Middle Eastern Specialties is a tucked-away gem inside Reading Terminal, offering fresh juices, smoothies, and Middle Eastern fare. I grabbed a halva smoothie, a mint lemonade, and a small snack, and the experience was quick, friendly, and satisfying. The halva smoothie was Incredible -- rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with a nutty, sesame-forward flavor that wasn't overly sweet. It honestly tasted like halva in drink form, in the best way. The mint lemonade, on the other hand, wasn't for me -- it was super tart and had a strong, grassy taste that made it hard to finish. For my snack, I tried something savory with walnut and meat (wish I remembered the name), and it was flavorful and satisfying in a small bite. Shoutout to the cashier for not trying to upsell me when I asked for just a little something -- appreciated the low-key, no-pressure vibe. Can't wait to come back and try a full meal next time. The smoothie alone is worth a return trip. read more
1 year ago
9 months ago
Anthony Bourdain is famous for his quote about dining while traveling, which says something along the lines of find the thing that the place you're visiting does better than anywhere else in the world and eat that. I think there is an equal opposite rule, while less famous is just as true that says when you're traveling by all means avoid the thing that the place that you're from is most famous for because you'll only be disappointed. I'm from mature Detroit and unfortunate to have access to some of the best Middle Eastern food in the world. Philadelphia is not Detroit in this regard. I made my way over to Redding terminal market this evening to pick up dinner about a half hour before closing time to find most of the food shops that I wanted to order food from had already closed up for the night. That left me with Kamal's Middle Eastern is one of the few options that were available to me. I ordered the Lamb Euro plate that came with Shawarma salad, rice, a pita and hummus. The entire dish was largely unremarkable. The lamb itself was nothing special kind of just a food service quality euro Cone that was thrown on the grill and cooked up over the course of the day. Nothing like the freshly made Shawarma that I can get at home. The hummus was not all that great. I thought it was a both lumpy and a little runny at the same time and little heavy on the garlic. The Peter was a complete afterthought. It was presented in a plastic bag. I feel a good head, been sitting there for hours. It was crumbly and dry and certainly not like the fresh delicious handmade homemade pita that I can get it home. The rice was filled with vegetables That you get at an elementary school cafeteria lunch. One or two bites of that rice was more than I needed. The portion sizes were fine, but the food just wasn't all that The highlight and the one thing I would go back for the smoothies I've been craving a smoothie for a while saw that they had fresh juices and smoothies at Kamal so I decided to get a coconut and pineapple smoothie and I thought that was very tasty and refreshing. Beyond that there's much better dining options and terminal market. I just need to make sure I get there a little bit sooner than I did tonight . read more
Give until it hurts--Mother Theresa Omar was kind. He is son of the owners. This is a family run restaurant that opened in 1981. His family is from Syria and his siblings were working there when I was there. Family recipes. I went with the veg platter that is vegan with six falafels, and one grape leaf. It was quite alright. Be sure to show them love with some cash tips. read more
We found Dubai chocolate here Kamals is located inside the Reading Terminal market, so the atmosphere can be a bit loud and crowded. as soon as you walk in from one of the Home2 hotel facing side entrance, it is right there. Staff were super friendly, and took the effort to find out when they will have more dubai chocolate come in since they were sold out for that day. As for the sweets they have here are authentic middle eastern yummies. Real honey, delicious flavor. Definitely recommend. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Kamala is found inside the Reading Terminal Market. Despite the hectic environment the staff were really helpful, quick, and friendly. Wished the juice was colder but it was the right amount of sweetness and actually really easy to drink. read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
Good spot to check out in reading market. Great portions and taste for the food! Pro tip is to ask for the garlic sauce on the side! read more
Platter is big and pretty good. We got one and shared the meal. The service is very fast. The salad comes with dressing which is nice instead of being plain. The hummus is good as well and it comes with a pita to bring the entire meal together. For the price and location in the Reading Terminal, I'd recommend a visit. It's also pretty easy to find a seat at their place to enjoy your meal! read more
3 years ago
This was my first time at Reading Terminal and I didn't have a place I wanted to eat at specifically. I chose Kamals because getting a wrap would be the easiest thing to eat if we couldn't find seating. The service was quick and the wait was brief. I ordered the chicken shawarma pita wrap with garlic sauce. It was good, with a solid amount of meat (a bit salty) and a good balance of veggies. Overall, I would come back for the food and try the drinks that other reviews have highlighted! read more
This is a funny reason to rate a place 5 stars, and their food is pretty good, but I LOVE the way the guy at the counter does his job. When you order he is 100% present with you- eye contact, making you feel seen etc (I'm talking like, Bill Clinton level presence), but he's also hyper efficient. As soon as eye contact breaks he is tending to the other orders and making sure things go through effectively. I've seen super long lines at this location but the orders go through super fast. I've ordered juices and smoothies with tons of ingredients and everything is always done perfectly and high quality. It's a pretty cool thing to be able to make people feel seen and heard AND also get through the orders blazing fast, ha, so 5 stars from me. :) read more
3 years ago
The Lemonana (9/10) Shish Kabob Sandwich (7/10) I loved the Lemonana so much that I got it twice! Keep in mind that it is not for everyone (my friend did not like it), so if you don't like lemon, mint, and sugar then it may not be for you. The Shish Kabob Sandwich was perfectly balanced with the met the vegetable ratio, but didn't taste super special (still really good though). Overall, the staff was really friendly and efficient with their orders. read more
3 years ago
Review for the lemonana drink only. Made of "mint, lemon and rose water," it was actually better than I thought. Slightly minty, slightly sour, with a hint of sweetness, but no rose taste though. I ended up getting it two days in a row while I was in Philly. It was refreshing and perfect after a heavy meal. FYI: the menu says $6, but I was charged $6.75 on day 1 and $7.56 on day 2. Same item, a day apart, same menu, but different price... sus... Accepts credit card. read more
2 years ago
My favorite spot at Reading Terminal. Food is always delicious. They validate parking & there's usually a place to sit read more
1 year ago
So much to love about this place!! It's one of the first places you'll bump into at the Reading Terminal Market. I ordered the meal and it came with falafel in a warm tender pita, fries, and a drink. The price for a meal was crazy good for the quality and amount of food we received. The falafel had all types of flavors that were just melting in our mouths. There was a mint sauce that came with it and is one of the best sauces I've ever had. Everything was cooked and made to perfection. Loved everything about this place! They also sell freshly squeezed juices and smoothies and have a variety of flavors. The workers were also super sweet and hilarious! Overall, we had an amazing experience here and would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a refreshing bite to eat or drink! 10/10 in my books. -because this place is so loved, there are huge lines...but they're so worth it!! read more
I read that this place had a really refreshing drink known as lemonada before coming to Philly and exploring Reading Terminal so I had to check it out! As mentioned, it was delicious and refreshing! A perfect accompaniment to my lunch. read more
We ordered the lamb shawarma and falafel wrap. The falafel was good but there is not enough of it. I wish it had a little crunch to it but it didn't. The lamb was tasty. There are bar stools at Kamals so you could eat sitting down (some places are standing only). read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
6 years ago
One of the first restaurants you see when you enter from the 12th street entrance closer to Arch St. I couldn't decide between a lamb vs chicken schwarma, but the person behind the counter said he can do a mix of both! He subsequently asked whether I wanted it with hummus vs tzatziki sauce, which I didn't expect to be given the option (I got the tzatziki). I also had a side order of falafel since it was given good reviews. The shwarma was actually pretty big, almost a size of a full hoagie. The entire dish was delicious, and the lamb was especially tasty. I definitely would recommend it. The falafel was a little dry for me, but it was still tasty. Finally, it seems they sell a variety of juices as well, but I didn't try them. Rating: 7/10 Pros: Fastly made, decently priced, large shwarma, tasty lamb Cons: Falafel slightly dry read more
3 years ago
This place has hummus that is authentic to the Middle East and doesn't have a strong acid taste. The chicken and staff were amazing. Every dollar well spent. They have a huge variety of smoothie flavors & great customer service read more
I admit it: the big draw for me was the guaranteed seating, which is hard to come by in Reading Terminal. I got a shawarma combo and it was ... ok. Meat was decently seasoned, salad was the usual "pile of iceberg lettuce" one gets at many places like this. Hummus was a little grainy -- I've been spoiled by fancy super smooth hummus at other places. I asked for hot sauce and they told me they'd spiced up the meat, but it didn't seem spicy. Surprisingly the tastiest part was the rice -- it had a very comforting, homemade taste to it. With so many offerings at this place, I'm not sure I'll return to Kamal for food but I hear the smoothies are good. read more
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