Hands down the best Mediterranean food in Troy. The quality and taste are always consistent, and I'm never disappointed -- it's become my go-to spot for weekly takeout. The grape leaves, chicken cream chops, and beef kafta are absolute favorites, and their chicken lemon rice soup is the best around. Whenever I'm feeling under the weather, I order a large quantity of that soup -- it's that comforting and good. The service is amazing every single time, which makes the experience even better. Truly love this place and highly recommend it. read more

Food was not completely Lebanese had a little twist on it but it was great! All the food came out hot (temperature). They also have some spice levels to choose from. Their homemade bread was amazing! The portions are enough for two hungry guys. Try the Middle Eastern beer it's really good. Services was good and fast and personable. Very nice and clean chic and luxurious, but relaxing uncomfortable especially for all the food! Don't forget to try the stuffed grape leaves! read more

The bread here alone is enough to earn a 5-star rating. When we came, it was fresh out of the oven and sooo good paired with the garlic dip. For my meal, I went with my typical order, a falafel sandwich, and I made it into a combo and added raw vegetables and a cup of soup. The falafel sandwich was cut in half, and it was huge! Perfect for leftovers. The soup (I chose lemon chicken rice) was hearty and warm. The vegetables were just vegetables, but they were fresh and refreshing nonetheless. I think there was one server there for the whole restaurant, but he was still very quick and attentive. Our food was served quickly, and everything was delicious. Also, I thought the prices were super reasonable! I'd for sure recommend. read more

Stopped in for lunch on a weekday and there were a good number of people around, but we were seated right away. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. I had the chicken kabob sandwich(pro tip: ask for it on the Saj bread instead of the regular wrap). The chicken was well flavored and very tender. I also love that they put the pickled turnips in the sandwich. Not many places do that. Adds a lot of flavor. I decided to make it a combo so I added a side fatoosh and humus. The fatoosh was amazing. I'd say probably in my top 2-3 fatoosh salads I've had. The dressing was a little lighter and more refreshing. I'd definitely order this again. The humus was tasty as well, but pretty standard. My mom had the falafel, humus sandwich and said it was also very good. She got a side of fries with hers. The fries were nice and crispy as well! Overall a great meal for a fair price. Can't as for more! read more

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So happy to find reasonable, tasty Lebanese cuisine in Troy! I found out about it while sitting next to the lady at the nail salon who said she was headed there for dinner. Well that made two of us. It was very clean, warmly lit, colorful and family oriented. Although I didn't need them, I thought it was very generous that your dinners automatically come with six warm rolls add a 2 ounce garlic sauce. The people behind the counter were very friendly and helpful with a few even asking if I have been waited on, as I was sitting on the bench waiting for my order. I'm looking forward to returning! read more

The La Saj sampler is a fantastic appetizer to share; however, you may not feel like eating a main course afterwards. Plenty for four people. Contains hummus, baba, tabouleh and raw vegetables. Shawarma was very good. That's always my test choice. Not a huge fan of the crushed lentil soup. My dining partners all expressed a wish to go back again. Always, a good sign. The owners must be Michael Jackson fans because we listened to him all through dinner. lol. Great service and nice atmosphere with windows. read more

Not strictly Lebanese (more Mediterranean) but delicious. Really good customer service. Prices reasonable.

My friend recommended this place and she was spot on. The food was excellent, the dining room was spacious, and our server was friendly and helpful. Our food all came out of the kitchen fast, too! To split two ways we ordered a small fattoush, a small lentil soup, and the chicken shawarma dinner and it was plenty of food. We were both marveling at how fresh and delicious the salad was. The soup was incredibly comforting and the chicken was moist, tender, and well seasoned. If I lived locally, I would eat here all the time! read more

La Saj Lebanese Bistro - Lebanese Near Me - Troy, Michigan

I've reviewed this before and it is still the best middle eastern food in the area outside of Dearborn. We've gone for lunch, gotten takeout out and this visit dined in with our family on a Thursday night. It wasn't very busy so we were seated immediately, which was perfect with two kids in tow. We got the combo for two and a side of hummus. It was perfect for the four of us. We even had some leftovers. The staff were very friendly as always and they have our favorite things: grape leaves, kafta, and shwarma. This place also converted us to like fried kibbee- crunchy, soft, and flavorful (not dry like other places can be). Hummus is creamy and not salty. They make their pita in house in a wood fired oven and they come to your table hot and soft. Overall, a wonderful experience. read more

Everything was excellent! They serve fresh complimentary pita bread with garlic dip and its extremely fresh and warm! The shrimp kabob was a great portion it comes with rice , vegetable, hummus, and soup or salad . The lentil soup was really good too read more

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So so good! I haven't had anything here that wasn't completely delicious. The Greek salad with shawarma chicken is amazing and their garlic sauce is so delicious! Highly recommend read more

I've been coming here every week for the last couple of weeks. The service is so fast and friendly - you get a bunch of bread with the best garlic sauce as a free appetizer, and they cook so quickly that by the time you're on the second piece of bread the main course is already out. We really like the feast of meats for two ($38 as of Dec 2024). It's really enough for 3-4 people in my opinion, especially if you eat a lot of bread like we do. The platter comes with a mix of kebabs and shawarma, grilled veggies, rice, and tahini. The seasoning is not too heavy, so you don't get overwhelmed and sick of the taste. We also love the hummus platter here, which comes with an arrangement of fresh vegetables. Cannot recommend this place enough. read more

10/10!! Highly recommend for hummus/Mediterranean/Lebanese food lovers. Generous portions and great prices. The food is so fresh and delicious. Their bread is also fantastic and right from the oven. I recommend trying a few things and enjoying it family style with your group. Service was kind and attentive. We will definitely be back. They have vegetarian & gluten free options. read more

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Ordered side of grilled vegetables. Mushy and not looking grilled at all. Was disappointed.

My favourite was the garlic sauce, I ate so much of it. Otherwise food was very good, we ate light as we weren't super hungry. The server was super nice and patient. I also loved the inside of the restaurant, he had very calming Middle Eastern feel. read more

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The chicken and beef shawarma was very tender. The tahini paired with the beef shawarma was solid. The lentil soup was average. The bread and butter was a nice touch. The service was average, but friendly. The ambiance was family friendly. The portions were generous and we shared our entrees. read more

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How have I been on yelp for all these years and somehow I didn't review one of the best lebanese restaurants in michigan?? The food is always good here and my family & friends agree when I take them here. My favorite thing here has to be the garlic sauce because they put jalapeno peppers in it so it has a unique bite to it. The only thing I don't like about this place is the customer service. Sometimes its good and other times they are so rude. read more

Showed up at 7:09 to a practically empty restaurant. Hostess offered to seat us, but a manager (or someone) interjected to warn us that the kitchen closes at 7:30 and they close at 8. Who doesn't love having the manager let you know you're going to be an inconvenience if you decide to eat there? I've been here in the past and had something similar happen while we were dining. We won't bother again. read more

We ordered the Saji Chicken Feast, and this meal can literally feed about five people. It comes with four different types of chicken, rice, a small medley of carrots and mushrooms, and a large side of salad. Everything was delicious and our waiter was a sweetheart, accommodating all our needs. The ambiance was also top notch. read more

La Saj Lebanese Bistro - Saji Chicken Feast - Lebanese Near Me - Troy, Michigan

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My spouse and I tried this place for dinner today. We've driven by it in the past and we were curious about it, so decided today was the day to try it out. I am so glad that we did! We came in to a half filled restaurant but were seated almost immediately. Our server was Casey and he was very kind & helpful. He brought us bread and garlic sauce to start off and the garlic sauce was like no other! Thick and very garlicky, I could put it on everything! We decided to get the feast of meats for 2, it came with soup or salad, rice and veggies. The soup we chose was chicken and vegetable, it was a very hearty tomato based soup packed with flavor and very healing! Would be perfect if you had a cold or the flu. Our meal was brought out in a timely manner and holy cow it's a lot of food! Meal for 2 felt like meal for 3-4! All the meat was tender, seasoned well and just cooked perfectly. The vegetables served with the meat complimented it very well. The rice was nice and fluffy, coated in a tomato sauce of some sort, very delicious! We both had a small plate of everything and were left with a lot to take home! Prices are fantastic for what you are given too. I will definitely be back, and I recommend this place to anyone looking to try a new Lebanese spot, especially if you have a larger crowd! They have great deals on their feasts!! Thank you La Saj! You have a new costumer ;) read more

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Horrible found a piece of the animals neck organ in my beef sandwich. The lady said it is pre bought meat frozen they throw on the grill. I'm disgusted to say the least these people saw that they wrapped it up. I am an absolutely disgusted and will never be back. read more

La Saj Lebanese Bistro - Organ in my sandwich - Lebanese Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Affordable Americanized Lebanese themed food available in a modern restaurant or takeout (?). We ate in and appreciated the prompt and polite server's assistance. Setting is adequate, on the simple side. We were surprised observing La Saj also has a liquor license. read more

La Saj is in the outskirts of Troy, Michigan and occupies most of the first floor of an office building. Because of staff shortages, please note their early closing hours, which will differ during the week. We intended to dine on a Tuesday but they closed at 7pm (last call at 6:45), so we opted for Wednesday when the closed an hour later at 8pm. Dining room is cool, clean and spacious. Service is great, prompt and helpful with suggestions on the more authentic menu items. For example, don't feel the need to get the La Saj Sampler AND additional entrees per person! La Saj Sampler (Small - $31.99), including: - Hommus Dip - a healthy plate's worth, creamy and delicious. - Tabboule salad - a highly decorative salad made of finely chopped parsley, tomato, mint, lemon/lime, onions and seasoning. - Falafel - yes, please. All day. - Grape Leaves, or "Dolmades" - sour grape leaves stuffed with rice and minced meats. Grape leaves were probably too sour - overwhelming the stuffing flavors. - "Labneh" - white cucumber yogurt that can be used as a dip for meats or spread for veggies. - "Baba" - warm toasted bread that look like mini pitas. Easy to munch to much. Pace yourselves. - "Kibbee" - a traditional Lebanese dish, like a bulgur wheat croquette stuffed with ground beef, onions, some pine nuts and spices. This is a must try. - Cheese - small cubes, a Syrian variety (we asked) that lands somewhere between feta and mozzarella. Excellent to try. - Fresh vegetables - a super large plate of raw carrots, cucumber, celery, radish that you can dip to your delight Saji Kafta All natural seasoned lamb and beef - mixed with parsley and onion. You see similar entrees in a lot of Mediterranean restaurants, but what makes this special is a really deep cumin/nutmeg aroma that seems like it's smoked into the soul of the meat. It's utterly incredible and a wonder to taste. The flavors just linger on and on. I was not a fan of the accompanying pickled veggie strips - very sour, so beware. Crushed Lentil Soup Obviously fresh and pureed to perfection. Flavors aren't acute, so you may prefer a dash of salt or two. The cup is a healthy dose, so be sure to factor in your storage capacity. Baklava Not a huge fan of baklava, but they do it well - extremely crispy and warm. You just know it came straight from the bakery. Rice Pudding - with cinnamon sprinkle is SOOOO good, this should be your first choice. It's slightly more watery than custard consistency but it's really the flavoring that blows your mind. This is the ancient equivalent of modern boba treats. You may even want two for yourself because the helping is 'individually-sized". Turkish Coffee - to end the night here is absolutely satisfying. They pour the java from a traditional antique-looking coffee pot and serve in cute espresso cups. Food quality is elite level here and I would definitely agree that this is elite Mediterranean food - better than anything I've tasted in California. That's a wrap. read more

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So, my coworker was having her birthday luncheon, and she chose this restaurant to eat at. She's Lebanese, and obviously loves Middle Eastern Food! I've never been here before, but one of my other coworkers has. Walking in, the place has ample seating and is nicely decorated. Unfortunately, due to the windows, it was a bit colder then we would have liked. We were given menus by the server and we each got something different. Interesting enough, some of the tables have a QR code for an electronic menu. Ours did not, but we wanted paper menu's anyway. I went with the Falafel and hummus lunch plate since I was hungry, but not starving. I wanted to make sure that the Falafel was green on the inside, because it tastes way better then the ones that are brown. Server said yes it is, and I was was like YES thank goodness. Everyone enjoyed their food as did I. Prices here are a bit expensive, but not ridiculous. The hummus was fantastic, as was the Falafel. My only complaint was no sauce came with the falafel, and I had to use the bread from the bread basket to eat the hummus. Was the bread fabulous? Absolutely. We also got garlic sauce for the bread, and I liked it. It had a few extra ingredients in it, which I loved, but my coworker said she prefers just the white garlic sauce better. To each their own I guess. Our bill was $48 for 4 lunches, which isn't all that bad. Overall it was a fabulous experience and I really enjoyed my food here. Thank you for being here! read more

I've seen this place before since I've gotten food from Detroit Taco Co. which shares the same parking lot. My family and I came and ordered chicken shawarma, chicken kabob, and Kafta. For just the sandwiches, prices aren't bad! All less than $7 each! The meal was filling with all the meat, veggies, and hummus. We got carry out but my sister had dined in before. She enjoys the food. Would love to come back! read more

La Saj Lebanese Bistro - Side entrance - Lebanese Near Me - Troy, Michigan

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I've been largely a takeout customer since they opened this location. The food is very good. The majadra and the spicy hummus are notable. That's the good news. Their portion sizes have shrunk considerably since Covid. A large hummus is barely the prior size of the prior small. I ordered 4 large hummus' and 2 taboulli's, and we were given 6 pitas. We asked for more, and they said it would be extra.........as 6 is all you get per order.......no matter what you order or what size your order. Really? So, from a value perspective, they're a rip off. Sad. read more

Was super happy to find some lunch specials on DoorDash for La Saj! I did the chicken shawarma combo with spicy potatoes hummus and bread! The shawarma was fresh and packed with delicious moist chicken. The hummus was the perfect size for a lunch! I wish the potato's would've fried a bit longer but it was lunch time so I'm sure they were busy no biggie! Looking forward to being able to get lunch combos and no go broke getting my Mediterranean fix because I always want a little bit of everything! read more

La Saj Lebanese Bistro - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Combo Side Spicy Potatoes side hummus and pita - Lebanese Near Me - Troy, Michigan

I stand by my last review where the vegetarian dish I ordered had meat in it. Thought I'd give them one more try because I used to love them. According to Yelp, they are open until 9pm on Friday's. Walked in at 8:10pm and saw a fairly full restaurant. Was told by one of three servers standing around the entry way they closed at 8pm. PLEASE update your hours on Yelp and answer your phone. I know everyone is struggling to find help, but the employees leaning on the front counter didn't look too busy. read more

Wish I'd found this place sooner! Excellent food, attentive waiter, small price for such huge portions - yes we took half home, and the garlic spread and bread that comes free is amazing! Plus, and it's one of the cleanest restaurants I've ever seen which tells you something. Lots of options for vegetarians, too. read more

Great vegetarian options and has been pointed out, the bread with garlic sauce is a meal by itself. I had the veg sampler and it was enough for 2 1/2 meals. If you are in the area it's worth stopping in. There's a bit more breading on spanakopita than I am accustomed to. Still a good meal. It's across the street from my home office so I'll need to pace myself when in town ;) read more

Excellent food. I have been going to La Saj for many years, I recommend them to my customers all the time. read more

We get carryout on a regular basis. The food is consistently good. Their fresh bread is amazing.

It was alright. I feel like it's super over priced for the amount of food you're given. The side salad was like a little sprinkle of lettuce so that was disappointing but the chicken kabob sandwich was good. The service could have been better but we made everything work.. the food is very flavorful here too. I really did enjoy the fresh made bread that was my favorite part and I'm noticing a lot of places do not have it so it was very surprising to see read more

A year and a half later, so time to update this review! I've been to La Saj maybe 4 or 5 times at this point. My boyfriend and I went yesterday - you really can't beat the $4.99 chicken kabob sandwich deal, which also comes with their fresh bread and garlic, as well as some sort of tomato sauce (tasty, but too spicy for me). Most of the time, service is good, especially compared to my first time here. He ordered some Turkish coffee yesterday - which, for coffee drinkers, is supposed to be awesome - and it took a while to make, but at least three different servers came up to us and said it was "on the way." Total bill yesterday with a cup of the Turkish coffee and two chicken kebob sandwiches: like $12. Very affordable. I really like the interior too - it's always clean, as are the bathrooms. They seem to do a great takeout business as well, so maybe one day I'll order a sandwich to-go. The sandwiches are very tasty, as well, and yesterday they had radishes in them too, I think; otherwise, they are traditional and have the garlic paste, pickles, and chicken, or whatever meat you order. Definitely give this place a try if you haven't been - they do excellent Troy Restaurant Week deals too (usually about $8-9 for a 3-course lunch, and $15 for dinner which includes a glass of wine). read more

One of my favorite restaurants in the area. The bread is amazing, food is amazing, and they have great service and a nice restaurant.

First time in this location, we usually go to the original one in Sterling Heights. This is our favorite middle eastern food. Their bread and garlic sauce is the BEST I've ever had. I also love their hummus, it's so smooth and creamy. This is not the case everyplace you go. What I usually get is the chicken shawarma sandwich or combo which comes with a few sides. It's delicious every single time! Our server was fantastic too! I love the original location more but this was great too. read more

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If you're looking for a Mediterranean spot, this should be it! I've had their catering which has always been delicious but came to eat with my husband and we were not disappointed! My husband enjoyed the steak kabob and I devoured the chicken ghallaba. My husband was shocked by the quality and tenderness of the steak and he's already wanting to go back. My dish was full of fresh vegetables cooked to perfection with chicken and spices! Their bread and garlic butter is top knot and wish we would have gotten hummus! read more

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Bread, garlic, and entrees were delicious, as usual. However, my friend ordered a chicken sandwich and it had a hair in it. The kitchen remade it, but it took a very long time and she ended up just taking it to go. Also, why are they currently only open until 7pm? A lot of people don't even start eating dinner until then. read more

The best food! No other Mediterranean restaurant even comes close to the fattoush salad, garlic sauce, crushed lentil, hummus, grilled chicken, grape leaves, vegetable ghallaba, warm bread. Kaysey has served us many times, always with a smile & utmost care. 5 Stars + read more

The service was terrible. We were rushed from start to finish. There's no excuse for this. She cleaned the table while we were still eating. Extremely unwelcoming and food not good enough to overcompensate. Right after we put our food order in she came back to tell us the kitchen was closing. Continued to interrupt our conversations. Simply rude. Spicy hummus was good but we won't be back based on service alone. Spent over $100 on dinner only for it to be an extremely negative and rushed experience. read more