Dinner date with a coworker. We both built our own bowls which we enjoyed. We agreed the options…read morewere plentiful. Although neither of us thought our bowls were built enough for the money. There should have been more of everything. I actually went back and asked for extra rice just to make my dinner more filling. The staff was very nice and very helpful. It was her first time there and only my second. We also thought the variety of refreshers were nice and we both enjoyed those we chose. The flavors blended nicely for the meal.

This review is for my visit. I had good, flavorful food. I went here for lunch. The restaurant was…read moremoderately busy. I went with 'build your own bowl' concoction. I ordered a bowl with super greens and grains, half steak & half spicy lamb meatballs, and assorted toppings of my choice. What the menu does not clearly state is that certain proteins cost extra and how much for that matter even for half & half split. I also got a fountain beverage. They had q nice variety of fountain drinks to choose from. The service was quick and good. My build your own bowl concoction was perfect in taste. I managed to get the appropriate mix of toppings whose flavors mixed in well with the base and proteins. The portion size of the bowl was good as well. Their Tangerine Aleppo fountain drink was really good. Except of being a bit over priced, I liked everything about this place. I will go back for more though as I liked the food quite a bit.

Absolutely recommended with 5 stars!…read more I heard about this restaurant from TikTok as it is rated the #1 restaurant in Lake County, and now I see why! We stopped in for some lunch. We were greeted by owner Marlene, who is absolutely wonderful. We placed our order and got some fresh lemon water. I ordered the lunch special Chicken and Gyro plate, and he ordered the Lamb Kabob Plate. While we waited for the food, we chatted with Marlene, and we were given some baklava (love that stuff). My goodness, the aroma coming from my plate was so good. The meats were cooked to perfection, and the vegetables were just right. He told Marlene that was not his first choice for food, but this meal changed his mind. The pitas and sauces were delicious as well. The presentation is nice, and portion sizes are large. I brought some home. I feel so bad because I forgot to tip, which is crazy for us. But, this just means we have to return soon and give a large tip. Don't skip trying this place. You won't be disappointed! Closed on Sunday, so plan accordingly.

Believe the reviews! LOVED this restaurant. We stopped by…read morefor a late lunch and each of us had a little something different and we enjoyed everything. The owner helped us choose since we had never been there before. She was so friendly and welcoming. I'd go back just to sit and talk to her, felt like family. Started with some Hummus, followed by a Beef & Chicken Shawerma Plate and a Lamb Shawerma Wrap and finished up with some Baklava. Large portions and very reasonably priced.

If you're looking for authentic Jerusalem food, this it! The building is pretty non-descript and…read moreyou could drive by and not even notice the restaurant, located in a small corner building adjacent to a small strip mall. It's definitely worth a trip to try the delicious pita sandwiches and more! We tried the steak and chips pita and the falafel pita, which were made to order, seasoned well, and served hot and fresh! You can grab a beverage in their display case, seat yourself and their friendly staff will deliver your food when ready. Prices were reasonable and the quality of the food can't be beat!

We stopped in for a casual dinner on a Friday night. The restaurant seems to have taken over an old…read moregas station location which gives them the added bonus of having a small private parking lot which is a rarity for Highwood restaurants. The restaurant is light and bright and the staff that greet you are friendly. The menu has many middle eastern dishes that you'd expect. I had a chicken shawarma bowl with hummus and my husband tried the lamb bowl with rice. Both were very good and of course came with warm, fluffy pita bread. We enjoyed Ami and look forward to returning when it is warm enough to enjoy their outdoor seating.

Food is delicious . Best fresh bread out of the oven . Octopus was so tender . Lamb chops were…read moredelicious Beers and Osaka app excellent. Came in was very busy asked to sit outside . So they sat us inside.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTATTj8K1/…read more I have dined here for years. The food is consistently delicious, delightful, and delectable.

I've been to all locations and none of them disappoint. The food is phenomenal and freshly prepared…read moreto order. Service is always friendly and quick and all locations are very clean and well kept. Pita inn is a must stop. For the first time the combination plate so you can try almost everything.

One of the best Mediterranean food around here. You try anything up here it's gonna be very good…read moreother than the beef dishes. I have tried almost all their items and they are finger licking good. I really love their spicy chicken Shawarma sandwich and their veggie combo. I feel they should get an item out where I could mix the spicy chicken Shawarma meat on top of veggie combo. That would be the best dish anyways coming back again hopefully next week. The service is quick, even though they're busy all the time they give priority on good food and delivered quickly. For the place I feel it's all right, but the food is phenomenal so I really don't care about the place. It's one of my go to place when I'm hungry and I don't wanna experiment. Do try their tahini and the red sauce I put lots of red sauce on all my dishes and a taste even much nicer. Again, please do it if you are able to hand heat if not stay away.

It's been a while since I've had Noon o Kabob. I last went over a decade ago in their city…read morelocation. When they popped up in Highwood it was a great thing. I was going to get the platter for my family, since it takes the guessing out of figuring out what to get and provides variety. But I didn't care too much for chicken skewers and I actually wanted the lamb as well. So I made my own combination of two platters with extra skewers of beef and lamb koubideh. And then a domeh hummus platter with the dill rice (worth the dill, great flavor and good texture for the rice) and a cucumber salad on its own. I really liked the bread that comes out it was hot hot, and was excellent. The portions are huge - it's like getting served a med pizza pan of meat and rice. The pictures probably don't describe how large the portion is, but I think it's really good value. The dining room is nicely decorated, I appreciate the furniture and the artwork. We did bring home two boxes worth of food. The beef and lamb koubideh is wonderfully cooked and it was steaming hot when it arrived at our table. What a sight! Great meal, we left really happy and full!

Best food i have had Good kabobs and rice…read moreBest service Great variety Nice ambience and inside The food is amazing

Great spot in Chicago. The food had amazing flavors, the space was beautiful, and the overall…read moreexperience felt special without being too formal. A place I'd gladly visit again.

Ambiance was great, food was quite good, and service was good. I recommend for the ambiance…read moreespecially, since the decor is so nice!

If you're traveling up north to WI, or further, plan your trip around stopping here for a meal…read more Forget the franchise restaurants, get a falafel or shawarma wrap! This is some of the best middle eastern food-- and so friendly. We are always excited to stop here and plan our trip timing so we can have it for a meal! Go!

Excellent food , I always save my appetite for this place !…read more Been coming here for over 10 years .

Tired of the same dull, old menu selections? I was. That's why when given the option to select…read morethe restaurant for my Birthday dinner I chose Ararat. Tucked unassumingly in a shopping mall in Mundelein, Ararat is a tiny hidden gem. With only about an 8 table dining room, it is a cozy, intimate venue, with a huge and amazing menu, featuring Armenian cuisine. A party of 4, we ordered drinks, 3 appetizers, and an entree for each of us. The portions were generous, delicious, and we probably over-ordered by at least one appetizer, but we wanted to sample and share as many dishes as possible. We began with glasses of tasty Armenian apricot wine. Our appetizers came out in sequence rather than all at once, starting with Italian Lady's Fingers. A mixed salad of cooked bell peppers, nuts, onion and prunes. Very good. Next we were served Khorovats, Armenian style grilled eggplant . Also an excellent dish. Last was beef and lamb dumplings, Khinkili. One of these large, juicy dumplings could have been almost half a meal by itself. I've tried khinkili in a number of restaurants, and these were the best I've eaten. Our entrees were Steak Kebab, Lamb Kebab, Lamb Rice Pilaf, and Frikasse, a chicken, mushroom, vegetable in sour cream sauce dish. All were very good, and were were saddened that we were all too full to try any of their baked goods desserts. The meal was excellent, the small dining room comfy and the service very good. One word of caution: If you plan to dine here you must be patient. Dishes were served as they were prepared, and apparantly little if anything is prepared in advance. The advantage is hot, fresh, and tasty dishes. The disadvantage is that there was a 10 minute delay between service of the 1st and 4th entree. We were in no hurry, so we did not mind. Also we were sharing our selection. For a casual, relaxed, delicious dining adventure I highly recommend Ararat.

Like eating grandmas . I come solely for chebureki and I am never disappointed. Go to the deli for…read moresweets and other treats on the way home. Daughter loves borscht. Kid friendly and not upscale just a good hearty meal