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    Mecca Restaurant

    4.4 (22 reviews)
    InexpensiveMediterranean, Halal
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chicken shawarma
    Ata A.

    If you're looking for a hole in a shop (and a wall) this is the place. Shawarma was good, but not of the Levantine style unfortunately - so if you're seeking your classic pickled turnips or peppers, it's not included. You will have some spice, and a beautiful side of thoum (garlic sauce). Fries were delicious, hummus good ; the meat bursting with flavor. We definitely enjoyed their bread - Arabian peninsula style with crispy exterior fluffy interior! Go up to the window and order if you're trying to eat in.

    Yemini bread served with hummus
    Sarah B.

    My forever dining partner and I made our way to the west side today for lunch as he was craving some yummy shawarma. This little restaurant is inside the Mecca Grocery Store which has loads of fantastic goodies (take some time to look around -- we found pomegranate molasses!) when I ordered the hummus with meat, I fully expected it to be a small plate and I was pleasantly mistaken! This plate of hummus was absolutely massive, and easily enough for 2-3 people. The meat was perfectly spiced and cooked. The hummus was very tahini forward, and while delicious a bit too much for my tastes. My forever dining partner said the shawarma was a bit dry, but really nicely flavored! The absolute show stopper was the Yemini style bread! It was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Absolute perfection!! Can't wait to go back!

    Mendi Lamb
    Melody C.

    The falafel wrap is amazing and the ingredients taste very fresh, I highly recommend ordering it. The Mendi Lamb is quite good, the rice is savory and comes with a generous portion of lamb. The meat is quite fatty and I felt that it could use more seasoning, but overall it was a good dish. The restaurant is located in a Middle Eastern grocery store, and it's a typical hole in the wall eatery with a fast food/diner vibe. I would come back again for takeout.

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    Elizabeth G.

    Y'all. Do not overlook this place in your food hunt. It's inside a grocery store and definitely an experience, but worth every bit of it. The waitress/cook was super helpful and made sure to let us know that the food we ordered (hummus with meat and something I don't remember the name of) was finger food but she would bring us some spoons since we were first timers we didn't use them at all and enjoyed our pita "utensils" greatly. Our friends got some lamb and rice and loved that. If we were local we would go all the time. Amazing and not to be missed.

    Baba Ganoush and Hummus with fresh bread. ***Update: See this photo published in Edible Indy's 2018 Winter edition!!!***
    Nani R.

    To find the most authentic food one sometimes must travel to the unlikelist of places... * Last night we had a little family adventure trying to find something for dinner. We drove to a few different spots and eventually landed ourselves in a middle eastern market that also serves food. Just getting ourselves seated inside of this tiny little dining corner was quite the endeavour and then to order food was a whole other story. After all the trials and tribulations of ordering, our food came out with a quickness and we were eager to eat. To say that this meal was mediocre would be an utter lie as it was simply fantastic! The hummus was absolutely creamy and the Baba Ganoush was absolutely dreamy with it's smokey notes and a creamy like undertone. Don't even get me started on the flatbread... ALL bread should be as delicious and fluffy with the little crispy bits from direct heat exposure!!! And this was happening all the while with Anthony Bourdain narrating in my head just like an episode of "No Reservations". * I think the moral of this story is to get out there and have fun with life. You never know just where the wind will carry you.

    Best hummas in Indianapolis
    Danielle H.

    I love coming here not only can I pick up some household favorites like the almond biscuits and delicious baklava, I can enjoy a tasty halal meal. I've been here probably a total of 5 times and every time but once has been incredible. I normally get the hummus which is finished with olive oil, sumac and parsley. Comes with fresh warm naan ...Amazing! I love the veggie saltah, it comes in a steaming hot clay pot and sizzles in its perfection. When I say it brings memories of childhood back, I mean it. My grandpa used to cook a dish similar using similar spices. My favorite for sure. We've have the fried fish and it's delicious as well. All I can say is try something new, you won't be disappointed. Also-Keep in mind this food takes time to prepare and to cook, so I recommend allowing yourself time. Good things come to those who wait.

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    Grilled chicken is on point. The staff were all very friendly and helped with figuring out what to order on the menu

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    Portion size was excellent for the Mendi Chicken & Rice. Flavor and dish itself were fantastic! Definitely recommend the hummus as well.

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    This is my first visit to this food place. Food was so good as I was anticipating. Nice option for meat

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    4.5(306 reviews)
    6.8 miFountain Square
    $$

    After a concert last night i definitely wasn't going home to cook so passed by the world famous…read morehotboys and word of mouth I've been told to try it. Glad I did. I got my order to go but the gentleman who took my order was kind enough to offer me a cup for some water. The spot was happening. Music, good vibes, the decor was fun. I couldn't decide which meal I was trying so I'm definitely going to make another trip sometime soon. I got the tenders with mac but added a side of greens. Boy oh boy the greens were the star and wow my tastebuds were incredibly satisfied. I've had greens but these were like some ultimate flavors and holy greens i definitely could just order some of these every now and again by themselves. Mac was great. Definitely complimented the greens. The tenders though omg. The flavor was insane. I gotta try them with the waffles next time for sure. Overall the wait wasn't long and my food was still hot. I ended up sharing with my son and he was even raving about it. Great service, fun and lit atmosphere, last but not least food was fire. Side note: people complain about price but I'll be honest, when the food is good and staff are amazing, the price to me doesn't matter. You get what you pay for and let's be real, this isn't chic fil a, this is hot boys and the chicken is definitely that.

    Mixed reviews. Five of us visited. I enjoyed my chicken sandwich at the "mild plus" heat level. The…read moreother four people I was with got "medium" and "medium plus" (they are hot sauce / heat lovers) and they all hated the food. It honestly hurt to see all that chicken go directly into the garbage, but they claim it was inedible. Since it's not a saucy type of flavoring, but a dry rub, they said that the heat was painful, and not flavorful. Back to the sandwich I enjoyed... I felt that there was a sweetness to the flavor that I liked, which I could see not everyone enjoying. There is also a hot dusting over the french fries which exacerbates any discomfort people are having from the heat. There really wasn't anything to cool it down. The macaroni and cheese was piping hot, although not spicy.

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    4.2(2k reviews)
    6.4 miMile Square
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    Went her Sat evening before a show at the Murat Theatre. It's a half block walk. Time was short, it…read morewas a 40 minute wait for a 2 top. Luckily there were 2 open bar seats. We sat, ordered beverages and the burgers. We got in and out in 40 ish minutes. If I had more time, sitting on the patio would have been nice. I noticed a lot of carryout orders being picked up, so I knew it must be good. We are not local to Indy so finding a quick good meal was important. They had a decent local beer tap list, so I was happy to try a new to me brew. We got one Tillamook Cheddar Burger with fries, and a Patty melt with onion rings. It must have been one huge onion! Both burgers were cooked to our request, both sides were delicious. The service was efficient. I would come back if the opportunity arises.(The show at the Murat was also great).

    Bru Burger Bar, you seem to becoming one of our Indy 500 traditions. You have an extensive cocktail…read moreand beer menu, many burgers to choose from along with a variety of sides. Our server quickly greeted us and took our beverage orders...they carry only Pepsi soft drink products. She quickly returned beverages on tray, then took our orders. I opted for the Patty Melt along with a side of onion rings. The entrees arrived in the blink of an eye. My Patty melt and onion rings arrived fresh and hot. They even tasted great too! The hamburger patty was thick and juicy and cooked the way I'd prepare it myself. Portions were more than ample. After finishing my "feast" it was time for dessert, a Root Beer float, served in a tall larger glass with an ample portion of ice cream. I would suggest ordering it for two...it's that big. All enjoyed their burgers and we're looking forward to returning next year. * I purposely didn't review the other meals served, as they will be doing their own Yelp reviews.

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    Sahara Restaurant - Baklava

    Sahara Restaurant

    4.4(289 reviews)
    10.7 miBroad Ripple
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    Love this restaurant. Family owned, home made food was super delicious. It's a beautiful place too…read more Went on a Friday evening and was greeted and seated right away. The gentleman who helped us out was super friendly and helpful. When I mentioned some of the things I like, he suggested the gyros plate which comes with salad, rice, pita bread, and hummus. The hummus might be the best I've ever had. My SO had a beef shawarma sandwich with yellow rice. Delicious. Everything was delicious. I love the combination of flavors. The gyros meat was tender and amazing. For dessert, we had the best baklava ever. Seriously. The layers were perfect. It was sweetened perfectly. It was the first visit by my SO who was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the delicious taste and great service. I wish I lived closer to this place but am glad the great restaurant is still great after all these years.

    When my children inexplicably said that they wanted to try shawarma, I ran, not walked, to Sahara…read moreRestaurant. (Actually, I drove. But you get the picture.) Requesting something other than pizza and burgers is a big deal! I ordered the beef shawarma and the chicken shawarma, just so we could try both. Both looked like a burrito, which is familiar to my kids, so they went with it. We liked the beef, but the chicken shawarma was mind-blowing, and we will definitely be ordering this again. You can get the shawarma by itself or as a meal, which means it comes with fries. I also got the gyro, which comes with sliced beef and lamb, yellow rice, hummus, salad, tzatziki and pita. Because we got our food to go, the pita came separate from everything else, and I had to assemble my gyro myself like a little taco. It was delicious, but so much food! Honestly, the gyro plate can feed two people easily. Because I can't pass up a baba ganoush, I ordered a small one. They have some excellent baba ganoush at Sahara! I think this might even be my baba ganoush go-to now. Ordering online is very easy, and my food was ready to be picked up even before it was supposed to be. The only thing is that Sahara is located on the Broad Ripple strip, so parking can be iffy. I didn't find any parking in front of the restaurant, so I had to circle the block a bit before I found a spot.

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    Bosphorus Cafe - Doner (Gyro)

    Bosphorus Cafe

    4.5(797 reviews)
    6.4 miHoly Rosary
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    This was my first time trying Turkish coffee, and I absolutely loved it! For other first-time…read morevisitors, I recommend letting the coffee sit for about 30 seconds before taking a sip so the fine grounds can settle to the bottom. Also, don't stir it after it's served, as that will bring the grounds back up into the coffee. Be sure to leave the last sip or two in the cup, since that's where the grounds collect. The coffee itself was excellent, but I would recommend that servers explain these details to first-time customers or at least ask whether they've had Turkish coffee before. A little guidance would make the experience even better for newcomers. We also ordered the hummus as an appetizer, and it was fantastic. The naan was served warm, and the hummus tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. It was the perfect way to start the meal. We also ordered The Bosphorus Special, a mixed grill platter featuring doner, kofte, chicken kebab, beef kebab, Adana kebab, and chicken Adana kebab, served with vegetables and white rice. Everything was absolutely delicious. The meats were cooked perfectly, tender, and packed with flavor. I'm so glad my significant other and I decided to share this entrée because the portion was very generous, and we still had plenty of leftovers to take home. While the service could have been a bit more attentive, it did not negatively impact our overall experience. After our food was served, our waitress did not check back to see how everything was or whether we needed anything additional. We also ended up with quite a few leftovers and requested to-go containers. Initially, only one small container was brought to the table, which required two additional follow-ups before we received enough containers for the remaining food. One suggestion I would offer is that, for tables ordering larger meals, it may be helpful for servers to proactively offer to box up leftovers as dishes are cleared. For just two people, our table became overcrowded rather quickly, especially with the generous portions. Since our waitress did not return after the food was served, it made managing the table and leftovers a little challenging. That said, we had a wonderful first experience overall. The food was outstanding, the portions were generous, and we look forward to coming back again in the future.

    Came for lunch and was pleased with their lunch special, the gyro meat had great flavor and I…read moreordered the hummus as my side. The pita bread was the warmest, fluffiest, pita I've ever had. Would definitely order it again. I would've liked the baklava to have more honey on it so I'll be sure to ask if ordering it again.

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    Wisanggeni Pawon Asian Indonesian Cuisine - Rocky shrimp

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    4.6(108 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    Fried Chicken Geprek -- 9/10: crisp chicken that was full of spicy and flavor! i loooved the garlic…read moresambal on top. the cucumbers were a nice cool down to handle the spice. Satay -- 9.5/10: juicy and delicious! i've had this entree before at the Epicurean food festival and the flavor was just as delicious. Mango latte -- 10/10: i was wondering whether this would have a shot of espresso in it but it did not :( but not too much of a disappointment bc this was soooo good and refreshing! almost like mango lassi and mango milk tea had a baby. India to Indonesia, asians love mango #confirmed Honorable mentions: my friends got the Beef Rendang and Mie Ayam. Both really loved it (some pics here) their dishes! This was my second time trying Indonesian cuisine but my first time venturing out from the more mainstream Satay and certainly won't be my last. The pops of flavor in the Geprek were so awesome and reminded me how fun it is to try new dishes and foods from other cultures. Parking is limited out front but I think there are two additional lots that are close by. I went on a Sunday afternoon and had no issues getting a spot. Service was okay... they were not too busy and we were a table of just 4 people but they forgot my friend's Beef Rendang. Upon asking, they didn't really apologize for forgetting his meal just told us to wait and then they brought it out slightly later. Nobody really came to check on us throughout the meal either. It was not a big deal for me but if you're dining in expecting full service, this may be disappointing for you. Overall the food was delicious and the albiet mediocre service was enough for me to come back and enjoy some more dishes in the near future. Also! There is a fun little market in the restaurant to check out some indonesian snacks and drinks.

    We had a really great experience here! The waiter who helped us was super friendly and gave some…read moreawesome recommendations that were spot on since we weren't entirely sure what to get. In addition to the tasty entrees they also have a little store setup inside where I picked up a bottle of chili sauce to take home, and it's been really good. Definitely a hidden gem in Indy. We'll be back for sure!

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    4.5(316 reviews)
    5.3 miLafayette Square
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    It's good, but I'm surprised the reviews are so high. It tastes like Domino's....but they also have…read moreIndian options like chicken tikka. (Sorry, this is California pizza? lol) I placed an online order. I arrived at the estimated arrival time, but I had to wait 15 minutes because they were so busy on a Friday evening. The guy at the register had to stop to answer the phone every few minutes so everything was way too slow. The staff was really nice though. If you want to try Magoo's, go during off-peak times. The restaurant is kind of dingy; it has about six tables. The majority of the customers were ordering to-go. Magoo's is in a strip mall where two businesses have been shot at in the last week. I wouldn't go there after the sun goes down because of safety concerns.

    Friendly service, quick order turnaround, and some amazing pizza in an unassuming parlor. Ordered…read morethe Chicken Tikka pizza with garlic sauce: the veggies were fresh, the cheese had great pull, the crust was soft and flavorful, and the best yet: that SAUCE! I will definitely be back just for the garlic sauce. Seems that most people do carry out, but we ate inside and were given plates and napkins, but it is a no frills environment. I loved that the staff remembered my name and checked in on how we heard of the restaurant and seemed authentically happy to have us try it! Nothing but good things to say!!

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