I stopped in here on a very busy weekend in downtown Charleston. The atmosphere was quiet and…read morerelaxing and I nice respite away from King St. This appears to be a family owned business and everyone was so nice and attentive. They were very helpful with my questions concerning my gluten allergy. They were able to confirm what was gluten free but it is also clearly marked on the menu. The food was fresh and amazing. The hummus is homemade. I had chicken Lula and it was really well seasoned and some of the best I've ever tasted. The only downside was the price. It was quite pricy for a lunch but with that being said, I would still return for more of their food. I just wish I could have tried more of it.

The absolute best falafels I have ever had in my life! I love falafel and have have them frequently…read morein restaurants ranging from fine to casual dining. What really separates these falafels is the robust range of spices and complex flavor into the traditional falafel, texture and flavors. The falafel appetizer platter came with four pieces and they were basically gone as soon as they arrived to the table as our entire family ate immediately. Including our pickiest eating family member, who enjoyed theirs too! Exceptional! The halloumi is fantastic and cooked perfectly. It had a nice seasoning on top of it which differentiated it from others I have had before. Everyone at our table enjoyed it. It came with four pieces. The grape leaves were a delight. They had a more robust complex flavor palette than Greek style grape leaves. They were served warm, however they were not dried out like sometimes grape leaves are when they're brought to a table warm. These were beautifully seasoned and had nice moisture to them. The size of each was about that of a ring finger. I can not remember hot many pieces were on the plate but it was more than 4. We ordered the chefs hummus with the pine nuts and pomegranate seeds. It was delicious and a great texture. Pretty much par for the course. My entrée was the Mujadra lentil and rice dish. The flavors were absolutely phenomenal. At first, I was thinking about getting the lentil soup for lunch, but then decided to try under the vegetarian section of the menu the lentil plate. The lentils and rice were placed in a circle mold on the plate. With pretty pieces of salad coming out from four different places. There were pine nuts, chopped, and placed a top of the rice and lentils. Everyone at the table tried my dish and even though we all four have very different favorite flavors and foods everyone agreed it tasted phenomenal and was absolutely delicious. Another family member ordered the lentil soup. They really enjoyed that and they also took some rice off of their spouse's plate and put it in the lentil soup which was a nice pairing. Spouse had the beef kebab cooked, medium rare. The temperature on the kebab for cooking was absolutely perfect! The texture pinkness, and overall cooking was beautifully done to a true medium rare. He had french fries as his side those were just as perfectly cooked as everything else that came out of the kitchen of this restaurant. They were nice and crisp with a good flavor. Three of our four family members tried and agreed they were very nicely done fries crispy all around and not floppy soft. Another family member ordered the Shish Tawook. They were completely in love and smitten with the garlic sauce that came with it. It is divine and tastes beautiful on the chicken. Rice was beautifully cooked as well. The accompaniments of lettuce, pita and oil was delicious. Dessert was baklava. Like every other part of the meal, we had it had a really nice blend of spices and flavor to it. We got it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. All of the desserts on the menu are made in house. One of our family members doesn't tend to like homemade ice cream however she liked this ice cream because she thought the texture was really brilliant for it being made in house at a restaurant. The baklava comes with three pieces. I would love for them to open a restaurant near where we live. If we lived here we would come in 2-3 times a week. Near the end of our meal, we heard some of the restaurant team speaking with another table of regulars. We overheard that they were short staffed that day as someone had called in. We never absolutely would not have guessed that. They seamlessly checked on our table, brought everything out in a timely manner, and none of the plates were hot like they had been sitting at expo waiting to come out to the table for a while. It was wonderful hospitality, with great care and checking in. Our server was a sweet and attentive person. Simply removing plates as we finished and refilling drinks. No one at our table was in want or need of anything as he kept it all well filled. I think the biggest compliment I can give is one family member always has room for dessert. They loved their meal in the appetizer so much they could not have any dessert. Which coming from them a huge dessert person is quite the praise.

Found this lil gem as we were out at the outlet Mall. Wow guys!!…read more I Love kabab but this is the Best place for Kebab I've found so far! The girls inside greet you as you walk in and they are never without their gorgeous smiles! This place feels like one big family dinner experience! All of the girls take very good care of you. You start out with an appetizer plate of sorts; really just an accompaniment to the Hot lil bread pillows of Yum (more on these in a bit!). A corn slaw served alongside a tangy delish yogurt and some sliced Green olives. Super yum! Now the PITA? Puffy little pillows of HEAVEN. The girls put them thru the salamander oven to toast up just before bringing them to the table. so when they set them in front of you? They are Piping Hot and Toasty, with a touch of sweet.... DELICIOUSNESS!!! We were going to order the kabab Mixed platter in order to try a variety of kabab; but our sweet server told us about a better way to go! Upon her recommendation we got two of the kabab plates, complete with salad and pilaf - AND we were still able to sample multiple kabab! I got the shrimp and lamb while the hubs got the beef and lamb. Complete the plate with a moist lightly flavored pilaf and the Jerusalem Salad and I'm Tellin you!! Drool Worthy!!! The kebab are cooked perfectly? With a lil pink onboard; and the flavor? Spiced PERFECTLY! Lamb with Zero gaminess and ALLLLL the YUM!! Slightly smoky from the grill and slightly sweet in the background. With hints of Cumin coming to the party. One of my Absolute favorite spices! The shrimp is sweet with undertones of citrus and something else I couldn't quite place These puppies are ginormous and cooked to plump juicy perfection! The salad is a fresh mix of cucumber and tomatoes w slight hints of mint and parsley and lemon heightened w just a touch of salt. This place is AWESOME!!! Istanbul Shish Kabab is a DEF stop thru when your in the Charleston area. Come by for top notch service and TOP NOTCH CUISINE!! Thanks guys we Will be back!!

I love trying new places when I'm in town--I actually passed on this spot last time I was in…read moreCharleston, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance today. I ordered to-go since I wanted to relax and eat in my hotel room. At first, I'll admit the restaurant itself didn't feel as clean or organized as I would've liked, and I almost walked across to Chick-fil-A. But I decided to go with the positive reviews I had seen--and I'm really glad I did. The cashier was incredibly kind and attentive, which made a great first impression. I ordered the mixed platter for one and swapped the lamb kofta for chicken kofta. Everything was delicious--flavorful, well-cooked, and satisfying. The chicken, steak, and kofta were all done really well. I especially loved that they give extra whipped garlic (because honestly, you can never have enough), and the bread... SO good. Fresh, warm, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. Overall, despite my initial hesitation, the food and service really won me over. I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try!

Man, you really can't beat this spot (EGY Dough). The savory pies he makes are amazing. As you see…read morein the picture, the dough is baked to a perfect golden crunch. What makes it even better is the guy running the place. He's working his tail off all on his own, doing everything himself, and he's still super friendly and nice the second you walk through the door. Supporting a local business where the owner puts this much heart and hard work into his craft is a no-brainer. 12/10

Great spot for a lunch or takeout! Recently popped in with a friend for a weekday lunch. We dined…read morein and would definitely return. Easy parking in that area but it may get tight in the evening with the sports bar nearby. The owner was super nice and proud of his product which we would agree with. The mixed schwarma and egy dough were so good. Very chill inside with just a few tables - clean and well lit.

This was a great first experience here. The hummus and pita are the best I've ever had. Granted,…read moreI'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.

If the bar for a restaurant is whether it accurately represents the culture it advertises, this one…read morewas 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.

This restaurant is a bit of a hole in the wall, but was truly delicious! The food was fresh and…read morequick. The interior is simple but clean. We would definitely recommend it and come back if we return to HHI.

I got DoorDash -a chicken shawarma wrap, fries, and a Greek salad. The shawarma was stuffed with…read moretender chicken in a soft pita, the garlic sauce was different than what I'm used to but was delicious. The Greek salad was also good and I liked the dressing. The fries were standard, fairly bland though. Overall, a good option for a tasty lunch.

Stopped in last night with the kids. Food came out in about 15 minutes which wasn't bad and there…read morewere a couple of small tables to eat at which we used. My son got the lamb gyro wrap and fries which he really liked. My daughter got the chicken shawarma wrap and hummus which she said was outstanding. I got the chicken shawarma and gyro mix plate with falafel and I really liked it. I noted that the chicken had a bright, citrus flavor which it is supposed to have but I don't get in most of the shawarma's I try. Rice was fine. Food portions were quite generous, we were all full and took home leftovers. Price was decent too. They offer some sort of call ahead or online ordering which would be a good thing to look into so you aren't waiting around a parking lot for a bit. J.Ja

If you're anywhere near Old Trolley Road in Summerville, make the stop at Shawerma House. While…read moreit's technically a food truck, it's set up in a permanent location with convenient parking, so it's easy to swing in and grab a meal. You can order through all the major delivery services, use their website, or walk up and order in person like I did. I ordered the kabob plate with both a chicken kabob and a beef kabob. It came with a generous portion of wonderfully seasoned, fluffy rice -- and plenty of it. On the side was a fresh chopped salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and a cool tzatziki sauce that added a bright, refreshing balance to the plate. The vegetables were super fresh and crisp, and every bite had great flavor. The beef kabob was fantastic -- well-seasoned ground beef formed on the skewer with bold, savory flavor. But the chicken was the star of the show for me. It was incredibly tender, juicy, and seasoned perfectly. Not spicy at all -- just rich, balanced flavor done right. They offer a wide selection beyond kabobs: lamb, chicken, beef shawarma, hummus, grape leaves, and several authentic Middle Eastern sides that can be hard to find done properly. If you're on this side of town, place an order and swing by to pick it up. It's fresh, flavorful, and absolutely worth the stop.

Short and sweet pretty good food with decent service…read more My friends and I ordered grape leaves and baba ghanoush as appetizers which were gone in seconds Then followed with a kafta kabob plate which strangely the flavors and texture were a bit off from other kaftas I've had but still good, gyro plate surprisingly a lot of meat and one tiny piece of pita which was a different kind of pita from what you're served with appetizers but the taste was great definitely would come back for the gyro, and then finally a lentil soup we were all a fan of. Service here was really slow for how small it is inside and how much staff there is and there's a returning customer favoritism that I've spotted kinda sweet but also I'm hungry I'd like to place my order after waiting for 15-20 minutes Just under $100 for all the food which wasn't bad at all I'd just maybe skip on the kafta next time

Amazing food, ambiance, and service. The bartender was very helpful and friendly. I am on a work…read moretrip and freely very welcomed. I spoke with the owner Tammy. She is very passionate about her business serving the best and freshest food. Her husband is the amazing head chef. Top tier food.

This place ROCKS honestly. I'm used to med food from nyc but this was nearly as good!!!! The food…read morewas out fast and it was absolutely amazing. Got the gyro and dolmas. Real, fresh, delish. Pricing is great too.

I was really excited to try this spot, as I've seen it rated as the best middle eastern restaurant…read morein Savannah in some lists. I got the spicy lamb gyro, which was about $10. The flavor and char on the meat was great, but the gyro was much smaller than I'd anticipated for the price. I was little confused when the white sauce that came on the gyro turned out to be ranch, which I'd noticed large jugs of sitting in the deli area. I'd paid for an extra side of sauce to go, which again, I had assumed would be a garlic sauce/toum/something different since it was listed as "special sauce". This turned out to be ranch, too. The service was fine, and the tiny waiting area has lots of jars and packages of halal grocery items, which is pretty cool. I'd like to go back and try some of the platters to see if they were more substantial.