Everything about this place is good. The food is delicious! I love the falafel and shrimp kabobs…read moredinner. The rice is delicious.!the inside decor is beautiful and the service is excellent. Recommended!

The food is amazing here and the service is really fast. I've dined in and I've done take out and I…read morehave never had a bad experience. The place is so nicely decorated, you can definitely have a big party come in or host an event here.

The food is just simply amazing. My family and I have visited this restaurant now 6 times and it…read morekeeps getting better with every single meal. Every detail has been paid attention to not only in the food but also in the decorum. My favorite dish is the beef koobedideh. The sauce provided is fantastic!!! The service is from the moment you enter until the moment you leave above and beyond. I mean truly impressive service. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and always welcoming.

It was Mother's Day weekend so I will offer some slack. I will start with saying that they need to…read morehave a pleasant well organized hostess at the door. I think the owner may have been at the door that day and seemed a bit frazzled (understandable). Also, a sign that says please wait here to be seated. When we arrived we didn't know where to stand so we went to the other side of the front desk and were somewhat scolded and redirected to go back around and wait. It was pointed out there was another family waiting to be seated. Hmm. But it was a busy day so we let that go. Fortunately we didn't wait long to be seated. The waiter, although not to experienced, was trying hard and answered all our questions. When we placed our order we were informed several items were not available. Hmmm. It was still early in the day, how do you not have the items. We ordered humus. DELICIOUS!!! Spanish Octopus with white rice, combination plate with lamb, steak and chicken plus the white rice, and finally lamb chops with white rice. Problem the octopus was served first it had superb flavor and not rubbery at all. That was my son's meal. Then about 5 mins later came my meal, the combination which was deliciously seasoned and the chicken was moist!! Finally 5-10 mins later the waiter came and told my daughter that the kitchen failed to tell him there were no lamb chops. So disappointed. They apologize and she ordered the combination plate which came about 10 minutes later. Needless to say my son and I were done with our meal. Problem: initially when we got the hummus we ate it but had to drink water because our drinks didn't come till I got my meal. I reminded the waiter and he explained they had to make the drinks. habiscus water and a mint lemonade. Hmmm Problem: when my son got his octopus, he didn't get a knife and I had to give him my steak knife so he could cut his octopus legs. Finally when we got the bill, we were being charged for the lamb chops!!! Needless to say Al Bahar was recommended by Albawadi Grill waitress. And yes the food is terrific! Even the white rice makes my mouth water. But the service and consistency needs much improvement. Although the waiter apologized, at no time were we offered some type of compensation for all the inconveniences experienced. Not that it's required nor do I expect it but it would've been a nice gesture. The table next to us complained loudly and they were offered free food. We complained subtly and no type of courtesy was extended. Do I recommend. Yes for pick up order the food is scrumptious and No I do not recommend dine in experience. They have much to improve! Goto Al Bawadi instead!! Their food is delicious, the service is very friendly and the humus and fresh made pita unbelievably delicious!

This was my second time visiting this restaurant. Ever since my first visit, I cannot stop thinking…read moreabout the great food and knew I had to stop by when I was back in town. The place is very busy so parking can be a bit hard to find but they do have an overflow lot. Inside, they have a seating area where you can wait until you're seated at a table. Both times I've been there the wait time was around 20-30 minutes but trust me, the food is worth the wait. Even though they were busy, our server was attentive and the food didn't take too long to come out. I went with a group and for our appetizer we tried the platter that comes with hummus, baba ganoush, grape leaves, and fresh pita bread. For my drink, I had the lemon mint smoothie...very refreshing. The plates that my husband and I got were the chicken shawarma sandwich with a salad and the filet plate that comes with rice as well as grilled tomato and grilled onion. They give you generous portions which made it possible for me to share some of my meal with someone in my group to try and I still had leftovers. Finally, we could not leave without having dessert. We had knafeh which is made fresh. Everything was amazing and I can't wait to come back next time I visit the Chicagoland area.

4.5/5 Service is ok…read moreLong wait Great food Bread is a bit hard Good grill and wings Nice restaurant

The whole concept and aesthetic of this restaurant completely wowed me!! It feels so well thought…read moreout. The service was amazing too, super professional, friendly, always on top of everything without being overwhelming. And the hummus was especially good, and creamy, which I loved!! The food overall was great. Such a cool experience from start to finish.

I really liked this place. They have parking in front of the restaurant and back. I highly…read morerecommend a reservation on Friday-Sunday even if you are just one person. I called them because I wasn't sure if the online version would be too slow. We were a group of three that came in Saturday night at 7 pm. It was moderately busy. The staff were all welcoming with smiles on their faces and attentiveness. Prices were fair for the amount of food you receive. Food portions are colossal so I would recommend one appetizer and one entree if you are a couple. They give you a complimentary dish. We ordered arayes with meat, meat toshka, mixed grill with baba ghanouj, fillet of basa fried, and mint lemonade. They also offer you fresh Arabic coffee before you leave. This is about a 4.5-5. -arayes with meat 4 - this was not bad. It's like a tamer version of the meat toshka. -meat toshka 5 - I prefer this over the arayes because they add the Syrian cheese. This one was bursting with flavor the moment you took a bite out of it. The minced beef and lamb just melt in the mouth. -mixed grill 5 - this came with 3 big skewers (shish kabab, kufta kabab, and chicken tawook. It also has tomatoes and onions to help cut down the meat when digesting. There are two heaping portions of biryani and saffron rice and baba ghanouj. The baba ghanouj was creamy and flavorful. It goes well with the pita bread. The meats were cooked medium well unless you want something. I think next time I'll ask for the shish kababs to be cooked medium rare or medium for a more juicy taste. The chicken tawook and kufta were both succulent. -fillet of basa fried 5 - the two pieces of basa fillet were astronomical. It also comes with two different kinds of rice. The fish was flaky, moist, and seasoned. Make sure you add the lemon and eat it with the sauce. -mint lemonade 5 - this was very refreshing after eating a heavy meal.

Wanted to try something different in the area and we are glad we tried this place out! My husband…read moreordered the beef shawarma bowl and I got the chicken shawarma pita with fries. So tasty and delicious fresh ingredients. Fries had great seasoning and crispness. We will definitely be back!

I had been wanting to try this place for a while but just never got around to it. We used to live…read morecloser to a spot in Tinley where I would always get my shawarma, but it's a bit of a hike now. So today I finally decided to give this place a shot. Unfortunately, I was really disappointed -- not only with the presentation, but also with the skimpy portions of toppings. The meat and rice tasted like they had been sitting for a while, and I was surprised that I had to pay extra for sauce. I selected feta as one of my toppings, and they literally placed a solid brick of it on top of the bowl. ‍ The other toppings looked like maybe a couple of tablespoons each. The wrap was also served in a floppy tortilla. From what I'm used to, places typically crisp the tortilla slightly in a pan before wrapping it so it has some texture and a little crunch. I'm glad to see that others seem to be enjoying their meals here, but unfortunately this experience just wasn't it for me. I guess I'll have to make the drive to the GOAT -- Sem Sem.

The perfect combination! This will feed 8-10 people 2-3 times! Very flavorful and cooked perfectly.read more

The food is amazing and you can tell was made with love. Love the cheese pies and the spinach…read moreones too.

I have been eating here about every 3 weeks for over a year. That's not often enough. Well worth…read morethe half hour drive. My favorites are the cauliflower, falafel & eggplant wraps. Superb appetizers too. The funghi mushrooms are superb as are the grape leaves. The labana is almost as good & baba ghanouj. The house salad is excellent. I have not ordered any of the meat dishes but they surely do smell great. My grandson says the chicken shawerma & chicken kabob are outtasite. All is made to order so relax & wait for it.

We decided to give Mishkenut another try after a few years not patronizing the place. We walked in…read moreand saw tables where people were eating but no hostess or person to seat us. The woman in the kitchen came out and asked if we were doing take out. NO, we wanted eat in. She was so rude. She told us it would be a long wait and they were closing soon. We could sit if we wanted but we might not be served. She would see what she could do. Lady, this is your business. You make your money by taking care of your customers. If you are rude and have an attitude, you get bad reviews and people do not return. Too bad because the food has always been good.

We dined on a Sunday night around 8 PM and were seated right away, which was a great start. We…read moreordered the mixed grill plate, a Nutella shake, and I asked for water. The salad and hummus came out within a few minutes and the food itself was actually very good. No water given at this time. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing. We waited almost an hour for our main entrée, had to ask for the water again, and the Nutella shake we ordered was never served at all. Our server was not attentive throughout the night. One more thing to watch out for -- a 15% tip was automatically added to the bill, so make sure to check before paying. The food was enjoyable, but the poor service really affected the overall experience.

Dined in yesterday. I wasn't greeted. I ordered the mixed grill plate and appetizer of chicken…read morewings. The soups, salad and baba ghanouj were all excellent. Pot of Arabian coffee was fresh. The meat in the mixed grill was alright. The waitress was ditzy and not too attentive. When the waitress wasn't anywhere to be found I asked the bus boy for two to go boxes, he gave me a mean look and didn't speak. The waitress didn't serve water for my guest and I. Also she didn't ask if we wanted any dessert. I found better restaurants with much better service in the area that's where I will dine at in the future. Also the waitress didn't offer my guest and I any water or asked us if we'd like any dessert.

We have both eaten in and carried out. The food was delicious both times and we had an abundance of…read moreleftovers. The left overs heat up well too. Too often people are unwilling to try food that's different from their usual. These flavors are unique if you never have/had them but ultimately it comes to down to flavor...and these flavors are delicious. We love the hummus with meat, kefta with tomato, and the mixed shawarma plate. The flavors are great, the meat is juicy and well seasoned and the portions are large. Everyone has been friendly and the derive has been prompt.

Al Basha Cuisine was a wonderful surprise. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with…read morecare, from the perfectly seasoned meats to the warm, fluffy pita. Portions were generous without feeling overwhelming. The service was friendly, attentive, and efficient, making the experience even better. Prices were super reasonable for the quality and quantity you receive, which is always appreciated. Whether you're dining in or taking food to go, Al Basha Cuisine delivers a consistently satisfying, comforting meal that keeps you coming back again soon.

This is our first of many adventures to eat in Little Palestine. I had this place on my list for…read moreawhile. We came on a Saturday night around 7 pm and we were able to find parking immediately. To be clear, the parking area is kind of tight and cramped. If you can't find parking here, you can try seeing if parking is available in the neighborhood or next door. Inside Al Manakeesh, they have a plentiful amount of tables. You order at the front, receive a pager, and wait for your food. They have additional drinks in the back. They are known for making Middle Eastern flatbread pizzas and kaaks (bagel). Customer service was great. They were very efficient at making the food and drinks. Everyone was nice. No one was pushy when we ordered our items. Prices were good, they were inexpensive. We ordered egg/meat/cheese, pepperoni, mixed meat bagel, sfeha with tahaina, and zaatar/akkawi cheese/cherry tomato. Honestly, everything was a 5/5. I liked that the pizzas weren't floppy and none of the ingredients slid off. The portions were huge. I also got a peach matcha. After mixing it, the peach taste was very noticeable: -The pepperoni tastes cleaner and more flavorful than the American places. For some reason, the American ones are so greasy and oily. -For the egg/meat/cheese pizza, the egg taste really stands out. -Sfeha is halal ground beef and has more flavor than regular ground beef. The tahaina helps make it pop. -The zaatar/akkawi/cherry tomato is an awesome combination. When you take that first bite, you'll immediately taste all of the ingredients. It's that prominent. -The mixed meat kaak has halal turkey, halal roast beef, halal salami, mozzarella, Mexican cheese, and their signature sauce. They give you two cups of sauces. One I think is the signature sauce and the red one is a little spicy. The portion is big enough to share between 3-4 people.

Tried Sfeha with Tahaina, Eggs with Zaatar, Turkey and Cheese Bagel, labneh with makhdous, Meat…read morewith Cheese, eggs with Mozzarella Cheese and chicken!! Everything was sooo delicious! I had this delivered but can't wait to go in person and try everything fresh. My favorite was meat with cheese.