We don't order Mediterranean food enough, especially considering how many places we have available…read moreto us in Syracuse. This place was close by and relatively new, so we gave it a go. We've been jonesing for a good shawarma for ages, so we went with beef shawarma over rice, and lamb chops over rice. We threw in some beef sambusas and eggplant salad. The only complaint we had was the wait time. We showed up when they told us to, but ended up waiting about 25 minutes in store for the food. The staff were really friendly, and had we not ordered to go, it would have been a comfortable place to dine in. The lamb meat was tender and delicious. Not a ton of seasoning, but probably because it didn't need it. I'm seeing more and more places doing red and white sauce like the Halal Guys in NYC, and I'm all about it. The red sauce is bold and spicy, the white sauce is cool and refreshing, like Greek yogurt. They go amazing together, and I'd eat them on anything. It included two heavily seasoned pieces of pita. I'm guessing they were seasoned specifically for this meal, because the fresh mint garnish added a huge layer to the lamb meat. If you order this, I recommend asking for a ton of extra pitas seasoned just like that, even if you have to pay more. The shawarma is one of our favorites. They're not stingy with the sauce, and there's a good mix of veggies and lettuce. Extra credit for Lebanese pickles, they went a long way. The beef was a little chewy, but packed a punch. It's coated in a thick brown sauce that tastes similar to A1, but the meat itself is packed with different tastes - most notably nutmeg. I'm guessing they season it with garam masala. We definitely would have ordered some pitas if we knew it didn't include them. The sambusas were packed full of ground beef. The texture was pretty tough, but once you get past the corners they're so packed it doesn't matter. It seemed to be mostly just ground beef with little or no seasoning, but it came with a pretty flavorful dip. Not sure if it has a name, but it's Greek yogurt whipped into a frothy mixture and mixed with mint. It had a super light and airy texture that didn't match our expectations for a yogurt based dip. If you leave it for too long, it'll fall back down into an unpleasantly thin liquid like whipped cream. Texture aside though, the taste is immaculate and turned a bland sambusa into a full spectrum of flavor. Finally, we have the eggplant salad. This was our first time trying it, so I have nothing to compare it with. We tried to Google it to get a feel for what we were ordering, and the images were all over the map. I'm not sure if there's a standard or if it's a free for all. What we got was a very creamy mix of eggplant, roasted red peppers and onions. I'm guessing a lot of the creaminess is tahini, which gives it a toasted/smokey taste. It was unlike anything we've ever had before, and we're absolutely hooked. I'll definitely make sure I have pitas for it next time, it's pretty intense eating something this creamy by itself. This has been one of our favorite take out meals in a while. I hope these guys are here to stay.

I visited this new restaurant today for lunch. I have never had middle eastern food, and I had NO…read moreidea what I was missing. my husband and I chose two very different things to try... both delicious. we live right nearby and will definitely be visiting again. the prices were reasonable, the decor was lovely and most importantly it was delicious. this is my first review I've ever left on Yelp... it was that good.

I was excited to stop here after seeing all of the reviews, however after visiting realized most of…read morethose reviews are really old. This place seems to be only a grocery store, there was no restaurant or kitchen to order inside like other reviews state. Inside the floors were very sticky and my shoes were sticking to the floor, the inside was really dirty and it smelled bad. Food was hit or miss on expiration dates. There was a lot of variety. I did pick up a bag of bananako since its hard to find in the area but that was plenty and all I needed before being ready to leave. Prices were on the higher end compared to other import markets in the area. If you go I'd recommend packaged items.

Ever since I had some mouthwatering cevapi at a now-closed Bosnian restaurant in Buffalo, I've been…read moreon the lookout for Balkan cuisine. When I found out Syracuse has a place serving cevapi, I was ecstatic. Obviously, the first time I went, I had to try the cevapi, which did not surpass the lofty bar set by my first experience but was a good dish overall. The portion size provides excellent value and while the service is nothing to write home about, it was by no means negligent. Next time I went, I decided to experiment a bit and tried the pljeskavica. I was blown away by this dish and think I now have a new favorite. The meat was high quality, tender, and scrumptious. And once again, the portion size provided excellent value. The dining area is also linked to a grocery store serving a variety of eclectic European, Turkish, and Middle Eastern products. As someone who only eats halal meat, it was nice to find a place that had halal products in Syracuse like sucuk (sausage).

Lovely dining room. Great menu and delicious food. I think our waiter may have been the owner…read more Definitely will come back

RUNNN!! Highly…read moredisappointed with the service and the food. The lamb chops were skimp and the rice portion was too much, for the second dish they tried to hide the lamb size underneath the rice, I wanted mango juice which they didn't have so they gave me some DISGUSTING orange juice. I should have stayed home and made a sandwich.

Excellent food that fed a bunch of jacked up pro wrestlers performing in town over 3 days…read more Amazing taste. Supreme service. Authentically delicious. -I|I

I was driving upstate for a conference and stopped at the Salt City Market for lunch. There's a…read moresolid amount of delicious options but Baghdad Restaurant called out to me. Gentleman was professional and the food was served pretty quickly. I went with the mixed lamb and beef shawarma served with rice. It also included a small side salad. Meat was very flavorful and came with a nice sauce. Rice was fluffy and great with the meat. Portion was quite good!

Wanted to try to do something out & about which led to us walking around the mall. We debated about…read morehaving dinner there but Joey mentioned/reminded me of a restaurant a friend had recommended. We made our way to Kabul Restaurant & I'm so glad we did. The staff were so welcoming & friendly. Very important note here- they are located upstairs in the building they are in. You'll see an entrance on the street but you have to go upstairs to get to the restaurant. Very beautiful view from the windows. We got two meals that we shared & an absolutely spectacular starter. My biggest appreciation was the fantastic flavors. Every bite I took (even of the rice) was seasoned & popped with flavor. The plates came with fresh lemon that was the perfect addition to squeeze over our meals. We had fresh herby sauces that also came with the meals that I couldn't get enough of. Fantastic meal & we will be going back. I'll also make sure to actually write down what we ordered!

From the Syracuse University I walked, saw the sign of Kabul! Never had an Afghanistan food in my…read morelife, so I walked in. Walked the stairs to top meaning 3 story. Nice and clean place. Sat by the window looking down the street, studied the menu. It was a bit confusing, I asked the most popular food, stc. He picked a dish of braised lamb chop with raisin rice. Ok. Was very tasty! Surprisingly good. Lamb was hiding inside of the mountain of rice. The owner lady told me, Afghanistan food is similar to Indian food. The difference is the ginger part. indian uses ginger, the other don't. Indian food is spicy, the other is not. Friendly service.

This is the best middle eastern food I've had in Syracuse. The humus recipe is home made and maybe…read morethe best I've had in my entire life. The salad was crisp with amazing dressing and the beef kabob was cooked to perfection on the freshest bed of rice. I can't believe this gem has been around and it took me this long to discover it.

Very quick friendly service, apple desert very tasty simple crisp puff pastry with warm Apple…read morefilling a bit of whipped cream dusted with cinnamon and lovely treat!

I ordered takeout from here one night and found myself asking "how have I not ordered from here…read morebefore?" The restaurant is on Westcott Street and has been open literally longer than I've been alive. It very much has the vibe of a local spot that probably has regulars. Parking can be tight on Westcott itself but there is a small lot that they share with Mom's diner. Inside there's a bar and a second dining room with a stage where I think they do trivia. Lots of nice decor. It feels very homey. I heard they had a hummus shake and was intrigued to try it. They have a bunch of syrups they can mix in to flavor it. It was interesting. Very very syrupy sweet, and the taste is unusual at first but kinda grew on me. The real star was the savory food though. I went for a shrimp gyro. As a pescatarian, I was psyched to see this on the menu because most places around here only have falafel or meat, so it was nice to have another option. The shrimp were SO PLUMP and well seasoned. Very big size and quite full inside the pita. Felt that I was getting my money's worth. The vegetables were very fresh, pita soft, and sauce perfectly tangy. To be honest I'm still dreaming of this. I'd try more of their options. Also worth noting, when I called in my takeout order the hostess (/server?) was so incredibly courteous and friendly in a way that feels fairly rare anymore.

I think these guys have the flash in the kitchen. Within 10 minutes of ordering the beautiful…read morepictures below were brought to us. My chicken gyro bowl was packed with flavor and well arranged so I could eat different things on the plate as I wanted. This included the chicken, rice, a salad, toasted pita bread, pickled onions, and a zesty cheese dipping sauce I couldn't quite place but I lived. Had to take the rest to go. My gf got the hummus dinner with veggies and pita and some falafel. I tried some just so flavorful. Dinner, tax, tip, $32 seems good in this economy.

I was at a doctor's appointment nearby and decided to give it a try. I ordered to-go, and they were…read moregracious and held it when I got held up. I did a falafel wrap. Price was very reasonable. Honestly, this isn't the best falafel pita I've had. I found it a little dry - not to say it wasn't fresh, but the pita was very floury and the sauce was hummus or tahini instead of a thinner yogurt sauce and it was very dense - I needed something a little more cooling to balance out the rest. It was satisfying but just not my style. I'd give it another chance and try other items.

We had the gyro pita platter, and it was delicious! Generous amount of filling - vegetables were…read morefresh and the meat was seasoned and grilled to perfection. For the side, we got the pita and hummus, and the hummus was smooth and flavorful!