This place is great! I love the atmosphere it's cozy and relaxing. The service is always fantastic…read moreand they are so friendly here. The food is awesome! I love the hummus and always get kabobs. I like to do one chicken and one beef with onions and peppers and the rice is delicious. I got to see the belly dancer last night too which made for a fun experience! Definitely check it out!

Once upon a time Aladdin was the best (basically only) Middle Eastern restaurant in the area, but…read moretimes have changed, and now there are just too many options available to stay locked in and loyal to this place. The most recent experience we had there was a huge disappointment. Their prices went too high now, which is not unique to them, but most restaurants in this area. The big problem is the service, as usual. This is very much a family operation so the wait staff, meaning primarily the 2 daughters of the owners, do not care about the customers , and are not concerned with any criticism or complaints a customer might make. Me and my wife have never complained, but this will be our last time there, unless we hear about changes being made there. The food has gotten somewhat less delicious, but the food was always very good. The decorum has not updated nor changed in years and the hard wood booths and chairs are just super uncomfortable. There is no accessibility and they act sorta resentful toward those who are somewhat handicapped.

Delicious food! Waitress was lovely. Amazing bread and babaganoush. Tender lamb and rice pilaf…read morelike my mom would make. Will be back! Don't hesitate to go here because of the less than ideal neighborhood and street parking.

Excellent, fresh, and delicious! Don't miss this welcoming place. Fabulous food and service. The…read moreFattoush Salad reminded me of the freshest salads my grandparents served. Chicken shawarma and the Kafta sandwich had excellent spice and flavorings. And we were made to feel like welcome friends. Will definitely return next time we find ourselves in Allentown.

We're from Connecticut and came to the Allentown area for a Spartan Race at Blue Mountain Ski…read moreResort. After a long drive, the three of us were starving and wanted something healthy. Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine had great reviews, so we decided to give it a try--and we're so glad we did. We arrived around 5:30 PM, and the restaurant was already busy. The phone was ringing constantly with takeout orders, which is always a good sign. The husband and wife owners greeted us warmly, seated us right away, and brought complimentary water while we looked over the menu. We started with the hummus and pita along with the cheese cigars. Both were outstanding. We were told the hummus is made from fresh chickpeas that are slowly cooked rather than canned, and you can absolutely taste the difference. It was incredibly smooth, creamy, and easily some of the best hummus I've ever had. The fresh pita was the perfect complement. Two people in our group ordered the chicken kebabs with rice and the fresh tomato, cucumber, and red onion salad. I ordered the chicken shawarma with rice. It was my first time having authentic chicken shawarma, and it was phenomenal. Everything was seasoned perfectly, fresh, and full of flavor. I honestly can't imagine how anyone could leave a negative review after eating here. From the moment we walked in until the time we left, the food, service, and hospitality were exceptional. If we weren't racing the next morning, I definitely would have tried one of their cheesecakes. The blueberry and pistachio both looked incredible, and judging by the quality of everything else, I'm sure they would have been just as amazing. Before we left, we spent a few minutes talking with the husband, and it only reinforced how much pride they take in what they do. Allentown is lucky to have a restaurant like this. We have nothing comparable where we're from in Connecticut, and if we lived nearby, this would become a regular stop without question.

Always really great food! The owners and service are awesome! The place is beautiful!read more

Best Turkish food in Pennsylvania by far…read more Service is great and friendly Best sit and eat restaurant in Town. Love this shop

Incredible place. Where to begin? Looks like a little hole in the wall but the dining experience…read morewas wonderful. The owners family has been there over 20 years. The food is so fresh and delicious. We tried lamb, chicken and beef. All were perfect. The carrot-bean dish is special. A must have. Shepard salad was incredible. Everything was wonderful. Service was top notch.

Had a wonderful meal here at the suggestion of a friend while visiting home! We had the babaganouj,…read moregrilled shrimp platter, fattoush salad, beef kibbe, shanklish, arabic coffee, and pistachio mafrooka. The food was excellent! Everything was fresh, well cooked, flavorful, and served in massive portions. The fattoush was a beautiful massive boat, and the dressing with it had a lovely vinegar bite and the pomegranate pop in the dressing was so good, both visually and taste wise. The coffee was great, fresh made with deep flavor. My friend loved the shrimp, they were juicy and flavorful. They also came with pita, rice, and labneh. The kibbe were fried perfectly, and juicy and well spiced inside. I love that they were small instead of two huge ones like I sometimes see. The pistachio mafrooka was something I had never tried and oh my god, it was amazing. A little disk on the bottom of pistacho and maybe honey? Nice and sticky and baklava adjacent minus the phyllo. Topped with a scoop of a thick cream, with a cheesecake vibe but a little more sour. Then topped with pistachio. It also came with all three pieces which were huge. The service was quick and friendly as well. They also have hookah, which they asked if we wanted to do when we arrived. We didn't opt to, but if that's your jam, stop by! I absolutely recommend coming by for the food though!

Chicken kebab was very good. Entree included rice, grilled…read moreveg, garlic sauce and bread. Fatoush Salad was huge and it was good. Enjoyed carrot juice in the past. Kofte Kebab was very good, babaghanoush pretty good. Servers were helpful and nice.

While visiting Bethlehem Pennsylvania, looking for a mid afternoon bite to eat. Located on East…read moreBroad Street, in the heart of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania We found Mediterranean Grill. There's ample parking in front of the building. The restrooms are handicap, accessible The atmosphere is decorated with a beautiful Mediterranean theme, florals , wood themed throughout , greenery, and plants. Great for date night as well. Greeted via a wonderful gentleman Fred , who is also the owner of Mediterranean Grill. He seated us immediately. He took our order we decided to go with a chicken Shawarma wrap And lamb Shawar. Both had a beautiful presentation. We ordered a side dish of grape leaves and a hummus dip. The dip was amazing, smooth and creamy and flavorful, and the grape leaves had just the right touch of flavor, rolled to perfection. The chicken Shawarma was lightly seasoned with a garlic cream sauce. The lamb Shawarma was equally just as good and flavorful. The dessert was a Osmayli - creamy and delicious, not too heavy . The prices are reasonable. When I visit Bethlehem Pennsylvania again I would definitely stop by here and if you are here, I say stop by give it a try you will not be disappointed and you will thank me later Say hello to Fred

Excellent middle eastern fare in the heart of Bethlehem. Stopped for dinner with my wife while…read moretouring the area, and we both LOVED this place!! The dining room decor was clean and smart. The staff were knowledgeable and welcoming. And the food was spot on! I had the chicken kabob and my wife had the lentil soup with a side of roasted veggies. Everything was flavorful without feeling too heavy. A very satisfying experience!!!

Always good food and friendly staff…read more Have not tried a lot of things because my favorites never disappoint.

Best place I've eaten in a while highly recommend loves this place . The food was so fresh and…read moretasting amazing

Best Middle Eastern place I have ever been to in the United States or Canada…read more Great atmosphere, very authentic food, (more of a homemade food) friendly staff and owner, decently priced menu, BYOB, Great atmosphere, best hookah.

I truly wish I tell you all how absolutely delicious this food is!…read more I went there just once before, for my friends surprise birthday party in late February. I couldn't wait to go back for a private meal, and I was beyond amazed. I have to admit, it's a little hard to find on busy street. Keep trying. I Call this " a special place you only come across once in a lifetime- you'll make it your " GO TO place in a heartbeat. It features authentic Mediterranean food. I am mostly a vegetarian, so I ordered the hummus and salad fatoush - served with fresh homemade pita bread. Every single bite was an EXPLOSION of flavor. Never tasted anything like it. My friend (the carnivore) had the steak (you could cut it with a spoon) and chicken on rice. ( plus he ordered French fries- who does that at a place like this? - even the simplest French fries were delicious). There was enough on our plates to feed the entire Lehigh county. The staff was exceptionally gracious and nice! I LOVED our waiter- The owner came and chatted with us- I boasted about the food. He proceeded to tell us how much care and preparation he takes for every sensual bite. He even soaks the chick peas overnight, to ensure proper flavor for the hummus. Amazing people, amazing food- that just doesn't say enough. I can't wait to go back again. Check the hours, as they are only open in evenings (we went Friday night at 5:30). Seriously. Best food I've ever had ! Place was empty when we arrived- filled up quickly... they're open until 2:00 Am on Fridays. Not sure about other days. I know they're open, but please find out before just going. I can't find their website I found this link - https://www.facebook.com/TheSourceLoungeGrill?mibextid=LQQJ4d