This was a great first experience here. The hummus and pita are the best I've ever had. Granted, I'm no pro in Israeli street food, but I couldn't stop talking about the hummus and I wanted to out it on everything. The pitas were packed full of whatever was ordered. I got the sabich. It was pretty good. I had no comparison, so maybe just my taste. I tried my friend's shawarma pita, which had a seasoning I'm not accustomed to. I think maybe zaa'tar? Very rich flavors for sure. The pickled veggies were a smooth delight. They have sodas and also Israel brand juices to choose from. Its an order at the counter place, but still managed to have a cozy family diner seating area. I'll be back for that hummus and pita again! I'm dreaming about it already. read more

Way too expensive for the amount of food. And you clean up after you eat. No service. I had a skinny hamburger over lettuce w a dollop of eggplant and something else. Should have gotten a picture. read more

If the bar for a restaurant is whether it accurately represents the culture it advertises, this one was a win. I visited Israel for the first time last year, and the atmosphere here was dead on, from the small child sweeping up out front, to the rather chatty sales pitch I got when I walked in, to the cuisine itself. I will say that I was a bit miffed that I thought from that conversation that I would be getting a hummus with falafel but I ended up with some pickled vegetables that I didn't really want. Nonetheless, the creaminess of the hummus, the parsley flavor that came out of my very green falafel, and the strong tahini note at the end were all winners. Having paid for an extra pita I was glad as it was just enough to get it all without a spoon. I also got a cake which was a thin wafer with a coffee-flavored icing and again a very nutty tahini flavor. I'd come back just for that. I was sad when the previous hummus place in downtown Charleston closed; the region could use something of this nature. And they appear to have a successful restaurant. read more

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An awesome new Middle Eastern restaurant; a welcome experience on this end of West Ashley. My pita was totally different than expected and for the better! It was a packed pocket with a side of fries. They have a small selection of exotic sodas and drinks as well. The ordering location is kind of weird. The restaurant gives off a table service vibe, but it's a buzzer and pickup at the cooking location kind of deal. Regardless, it wasn't a big hinderance to my experience. The staff was very welcoming and came to our table to ask if we enjoyed our food. Everything was worth it. Definitely check it out. read more

Mazal - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I happened upon this business on my recent visit to Charleston. It was fairly random that I ended up eating here, and now it is a place I would go out of my way to try again and again. The prices were a little higher than I anticipated, however, the flavor and authenticity of the food is worth every penny. We ordered the humus (classic), falafel on a pita, and seasoned fries. This food was shared among three people and we all left feeling full. You order your food at the register, and then you can specify what toppings you want in your entree. I told the person behind the counter I was vegan. He said he was vegan as well and took care of filling my falafel with all the best plant-based toppings. I took my first bite of falafel and felt transported back to Israel. I have not had falafel this authentic in the US till now. I almost shed a tear as the last time I had a falafel pita like what Mazal served was when my dad was alive in 2013. It is amazing the power food has, and each bite of my food at Mazal made me feel like my dad was with me again. For specifics on the quality of Mazal's falafel, it is light, airy, and delicate. It tastes like you are biting into a cloud. There is no grittiness, there is no tough exterior, and it is not dense. The interior is a yellow-green color while the outside is a golden brown. It does not crumble to pieces. It holds its form as you take each delectable bite. The hummus, again, was exactly like what I ate in Israel. It was thick and creamy. You could taste that they use high quality tahini and there again was no grittiness. I loved the chickpeas and olive oil on top. This is something that is commonly prepared in Israel yet so hard to find in the states. I literally licked the hummus bowl clean. Finally, the fries were very nicely seasoned while not going overboard. My picky 2-year-old enjoyed the fries which says a lot! The atmosphere at Mazal is also something to note. I love how spaced out the tables are. I could eat there with my sometimes loud 2-year-old without disturbing other customers. I could also see this being a good spot for a date night or catching up with friends as each table offered a lot of privacy. For those bringing kids, I also want to note there was a changing table in the bathroom which held the weight of my toddler easily. I truly thank the owners and chef at Mazal for an unforgettable experience. I wish this business much luck and hope to visit them again on my next trip to Charleston. read more

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My wife and I love this restaurant. The cuisine very fresh and authentic. We have dined here several times since their opening. Regardless of the menu item ordered, the food and service was exceptional. We had the good fortune to have Michelle serve us this evening. Try this restaurant, you will not be disappointed! read more

New place, Israeli street food! This is something I have been waiting for in West Ashley for 20 years! Watch your step walking in, place the order at the register and continue down the counter to personalize the toppings. Tahini, baba ghanoush, humus, pickled veggies, mayo based red cabbage salad, vinegar based green cabbage salad. Pita was hot and fresh, chicken shawarma was sliced just for my pita, pickled veggies were pretty addicting! Love supporting delicious local restaurants. Love supporting Israeli businesses, love that food was lovingly prepared by the manager wearing a cross, and enjoyed by women wearing hijabs, as well as other people of color and those more secular, everyone just eating yummy food. Seating area was clean, new, and spacious with both cushioned booths and tables with chairs. There is also an upstairs for larger groups and an event room. read more

Had to check out this place after seeing all the posts & reels on FaceBook. Definitely worth the visit. I love their Doner kebab style set up where you choose what you would like in your pita. You will leave with a circus in your mouth. Top notch service too. Highly recommend. read more

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Great service, definitely authentic and absolutely delicious! Absolutely love the vegetable dishes including the cabbage. Can't wait to return! read more

They really transformed the feel of this building in the best way. Very friendly staff. Had the roasted cauliflower which was simple and delicious. Also ordered smash kebab bowl. The meat is yum and various fresh topping all tasty. Love the lemon sauce! Wish the fries were crispier but overall a great experience. Will be back to try other things. Wishing them the best! read more

Mazal - Cauliflower - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Local Middle Eastern spot with lots of house made salads and sandwiches or bowls. Came with a group of friends and there was something for everyone! read more

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Great ambiance and the service is 10/10 Food is good, fresh, and authentic; granted I've only been to Turkey once. Really dig the decor and the interesting pastes, spreads, pickles, and other middle eastern items you can buy. A bit pricey but for the fresh quality and flavor it is well worth it. Highly recommend read more

Great Mediterranean food. Get the cauliflower bowl. There's no alcohol here as yet, but it's coming soon. The service is good!

Really enjoyed my falafel pita today at Mazal. It was fantasticly delicious and very filling. Only $13 seems like a very decent price for such a great meal. I'll definitely be coming back to try more! Welcome to Charleston! mazel tov!! I give Mazal 10 out of 10 hearts! read more

Mazal - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is the food I want to eat! Delicious fresh made to order. The best Falafel and Hummus I have ever had. We asked about the Tabbouleh so they added a nice portion to our to go order for us to try. It was delicious! Don't pass Mazal without making a stop this is the real deal Mediterranean food. Right here in West Ashley. How lucky are we? read more

First time experience was excellent. I have celiac and all food is marked!! I had the shawarma (turkey) which was a huge amount of tasty food. I will get 2 more meals out of it. read more

Food was delicious! - staff was kind and food was ready quickly even with a packed restaurant. We will be back again. read more

Mazal - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The food was very good and fresh, but it was overpriced. I like the seating area and it is definitely on the nice end of counter service. But you are paying sit down prices for counter service. read more

Mazal - Chicken breast hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Mazal was recommended by a family member but I can't share their enthusiasm. I got the ground beef "kebab", seasoned fries, and chickpeas (with hummus). I opted for delivery since the restaurant was right around the corner from where I was staying (approx .5 mi.) The "kebab" was supposed to come with a pita. It did not. The meat was dry, overcooked (bordering on burnt) ground beef served over bland, watery hummus in a bowl. This defied any previous kebab experience I have ever had in terms of both taste and appearance. The beef had an unpleasant, smoky taste. The chickpeas hummus looked plain, watery and unappealing. A tasting did not contradict the visual impression in any way. The seasoned fries were lacking in flavor, and quite cold, but inoffensive relative to the quality of the other two selections. Overall, very disappointing. And to boot, I had some stomach discomfort the next day, although I won't definitively place the blame on the food. To be clear, I hate leaving negative reviews, especially for small businesses. Mazal has a sizable majority of very good to excellent reviews so maybe I just caught them on a bad night. However, my experience would make the idea of giving them another chance something I'd be unlikely to pursue, especially for the price. read more

Best shawarma and hummus I've ever had. So fresh, so flavorful, and such a great vibe. The staff are incredibly kind, welcoming, and always smiling. Can't wait to come back! read more

Mazal - Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Absolutely love the food here!!! Everyone that works here is very kind and pleasant to do customer service with. The restaurant is also very clean. I have tried the schnitzel salad multiple times, it is (my fave) I love their babganouj, its got a really nice smoky flavor and creamy consistency The Citrus dressing is excellent on everything. I also loved the falafel, and kebob bowls There really isn't anything you can go wrong with ordering! I love this place and hope it's here to stay! read more

Israeli style falafel/hummus/schnitzel place with walk up counter. Good food, kind of expensive for the quality. If you have a craving it will do, but I didn't think it was anything to write home about read more

Do not miss or skip this place! Wonderful and helpful staff - the hostess gave me a taste of the turkey shawarma and it was divine. So tasty overall!! read more

Mazal - I couldn't wait for the picture but THIS IS AMAZING! Smash kebab bowl with everything and falafel plate. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Food here way overpriced!! Tried the food here one time, it was fine. A bit salty, wouldn't go back.

Incredibly kind team, food is great and biscuit cake is next level! Clean restaurant, clean bathrooms, no complaints.

Awesome in every way, food was delicious, staff is amazing. So pumped to have this spot in Charleston. Love n love n love n love n love n love n love read more

Probably one of the best Mediterranean places I have ever had. The food was incredible. Big portions! I will definitely be back.

Good food, very authentic, so says my girlfriend born in Israel. great staff I found the menu a bit limited otherwise 5 stars

I will say, I saw their IG pictures and food. I was so excited to try this place. We ordered a pita and it was half warm and half cold. I ordered the grounded beef and lamb and tasted good but there was nothing special about the flavor. The fries were really good. We also ordered the falafel plate. I will say, I tried them at Cava and loved them so I was really excited to try them at an authentic place. They did not taste as good. I didn't even finish them. The portions were not as big as the pictures showed. I didn't think the process reflected the food. I love going to try new places and the ambiance is great, I just didn't leave impressed. Maybe I need to try something different. read more

First of all the staff were very friendly. I ordered the classic hummus and a shawarma pita. The hummus is absolutely amazing. Smooth, creamy, fresh. Great taste. The pitas are also excellent. They're soft, fresh, fluffy. They definitely bake them in house. The shawarma was meh. The chicken tasted decent but it was thick cut and dry. I'm also not sure how fresh it was? They say on their website that it's cooked on a vertical spit but I could see in the kitchen that it came from the grill. Perhaps it was originally in the spit and then they warmed it up on the grill? I'm not sure - in their defense I did order 20 minutes before they closed but regardless of the circumstances it should be better. I'll return but I'll get a different protein next time. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

We popped in for lunch and it was busy but not crowded. We were able to order quickly at the counter. The staff was helpful and really friendly. It's of a self serve vibe. We had the gyro and the falafel plate. The food was fresh and tasty. The overall experience was solid. I would definitely say try it. Will we go back? Can't say it's on the list to go back with so many other options. One other part that was a bit odd was the Costco bottles of sparkling water for $3.00. The case is $17.99 for 24 @ Costco. I get that they want to save money and cover their own beverage costs but pony up the $22.99 for the Pellegrino. It's the optics, just my opinion. ‍ read more

So I honestly want to leave 1 star for the food and initial service but I feel bad doing that especially since this is a new restaurant, so...2 more stars for how nice the guy was who prepared my food! He was young and seemed to really care and be excited for me to try it. When I came in, no one greeted me...which neverrrr bothers me anywhere, even in the nicest restaurants. But it was very awkward walking in and not exactly knowing how this works, no one's at the door, and there was only one table sitting in the whole restaurant (they know they're new and many people are first time customers...acknowledgement goes a long way)...do I get seated by someone? Walk up and order first, then sit? Across the room, there's clearly a sign above the register that says "Order here" so I walk over and am standing up against the counter while two employees have an open (somewhat tense and dry) conversation about a to go order...one was on the phone dealing with the order, asking the other employee questions...still neither even cracked a smile or said hello or eluded to "give us just one moment and we will be with you!" I rarely feel awkward or "unwelcome" anywhere. I work F&B so I understand all the back end things that go on that patrons often times aren't privy to, when, as a server you're internally freaking out because you gotta keep a straight face while things are crashing and burning somewhere. So I always give benefit of the doubt and you have no idea what's going on in someone's day/life. But I literally stood there for like 2 minutes without either of them saying a word...so long that I started just playing with things to look busy and kind of walking around. Finally the one employee got off the phone and the other walked away...I never got a "Hello! So sorry that took a moment!"...so after I asked about a few dishes, it was clear the girl at the register really didn't care. I asked if I could try one of the things from their prep bar area (that you could easily see standing there) and she told me "Uhm...you can ask them..." ...lol okay. Heads up...that's not a proper reply to a new patron at your new restaurant. So I did just that and the guy making my meal was very kind and let me try a few little things with enthusiasm. I ordered the hummus plate with Shwarma. It's actually turkey which is fine and I was aware of when ordering but...lame. I know turkey is lean but the point of Shwarma is that it's usually bursting with flavor, juicy, tender, and never overcooked! This meat was the total opposite. The pieces were chopped SO TINY, it felt like a garnish. You get one piece of pita for a huge bowl of hummus, and they forgot mine. Annoying but not a deal breaker, mistakes happen. I got it to go and I should've checked my whole order before leaving. But the girl taking my order said I would probably need two pitas...which isn't a big deal except that means they are very aware it isn't enough for most people, which feels cheap when it's..bread. Anyway, the ENTIRE plate/bowl was literally just a sh**load of hummus with the dryest, most mediocre, tasteless meat I've ever had in any Mediterranean setting. And the little pickled veggies you get is a tiny amount! No garnish, no crunch, no big flavor, no colors on the dish. Honestly speaking, the pickled veggies was the best part. I feel bad even saying this but after getting home and trying to enjoy it, I ended up eating two day old leftovers in my fridge! My boyfriend who is SO low maintenance and easily pleased in the culinary department was even like "this is whack. I hope it was cheap." Together, we didn't even finish any of it, it was all so mehh. I opened up my Trader Joe's hummus, embarrassingly! Lastly, I am never shy to pay good money for a yummy meal...fast food, to go food, smaller portions or not. I appreciate every step that goes in to a restuarant and kitchen and cuisine, from the tiniest details. But this meal was outrageous for what it was!! Esp leaving so much to be desired. You gotta do more, better, unique whatever if you're gonna make it in this foodie town. Too much competition. It's not hard to make things flavorful, have more sauce, juicier meat, friendly staff, all the above. I have felt guilty about spending that and ripped off every time I think of it. I would give it another try but they didn't seem to care that I ever walked in so...onto the next place. read more

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The food is so good and fresh! I love the falafel bowl. The falafel is the best I've had and it he hummus and tahini is so yummy too! The place is very clean and everyone is so nice and helpful. This is my second time here and both times have been very enjoyable. read more

originally from New York where meditteranian restaurants are common. I can honestly say that the food,service and ambiance at Mazal's would rank high even in New York. portions are generous. tried five different meals and they were all excellent. especially the Falafel! read more

The food is amazing. I don't love ordering at a counter and prefer table service. That said...the food is amazing!!

Overpriced, mediocre Middle Eastern food, uninviting interior. And why would any restaurant be closed on a Saturday? They most likely be closed in six months. read more

Delicious food, and the staff was super friendly! Will definitely come back when I'm back in the area! read more

Mazal - Middle Eastern Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Very clean and fresh every day. Truly authentic street food -- I highly recommend it, especially for people who've never tried this kind of food before. read more

Everything we got from here was amazing. Clean ingredients, friendly service, and tasty food. We had the fries, hummus, kebab pita, falafel platter, and schnitzel pita. I'm really picky with this kind of food and everything was great. Flavors and textures were all spot on. Can't wait to come back here!!! read more

Excellent food, absolutely delicious. Such a welcome addition to the area. Authentic sides and tahini. I would bathe in that tahini if it was socially acceptable. Incredibly friendly and hospitable employees and owners. They did a great job renovating the interior, very chill and welcoming environment. Excited to come back and try more of the menu, looking forward to being a regular! No pictures to provide, I ate too fast! read more