I chanced upon this place and am glad I did! The beef shakshouka was delicious. The bread and side of pickled vegetables were an excellent accompaniment. Very friendly service in a family atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Shamiat Restaurant - Beef shakshouka with bread and pickled vegetables - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Phone number for the restaurant is wrong on here and seems to be disconnected. The valid number is (313) 436-0863 I called ahead to see if they also serve any lentil soup as well as have fattoush salad or tabouli. No soup or salad. They are a breakfasts place only. Aren't chicken shawarmas a lunch thing or maybe it covers for both breakfast and lunch then. The pictures of the menu on here didn't seem to show any salad or soup options. The pictures of the food looks good so far. I am on the hunt for a good crushed lentil and fattoush salad for lunch today at a new spot here in Dbn. read more

I stopped by for brunch as I was craving their Syrian-style falafel. They're doughnut shaped for maximal crispy surface area! The place was bustling and I managed to snag one of the last open tables. Fatteh with meat- For the uninitiated, this is akin to a parfait of pure deliciousness. It's a dish constructed in layers, with fried khubz (fried pita chips), meat, toasted nuts, pomagranate ariels, yoghurt, whole tender chickpeas, and hummus. This time, the pita chips were sogy and not crunchy even though we dug in immediately. Otherwise, this dish was flawless. The large size is huge and enough for four people to share. 6 Falafel- They come drizzled with tahini and a touch of spice. They are tender and moist inside, and the outside is fried so that somehow it's maximally crispy without lacerating the inside of your mouth. It's flavorful enough to eat by itself, or dipped in the sauce it comes with or any of the other dips you order. Hummus- This is smooth and topped with whole, tender chickpeas nested in the middle, and a sprinkle of dried herbs. There's not a lot of olive oil that comes with the dish, but there's olive oil provided at the table to help with adjusting the consistency if you desire. This was the perfect consistency and delicious overall. If this was the only hummus available to me for the rest of my life, I would be happy. The bread is commercial pita bread wrapped in a basket at the table, and they give you the usual assortment of vegetables (sliced tomato, onion, pickles, etc) on a plate as well to enjoy with your meal. read more

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We saw Shamiat Restaurant while driving on Greenfield one day and thought it looked very interesting after seeing the photos of the Syrian style donut-like falafels. It's been a couple of months since then, but we finally decided to visit recently for breakfast. Unlike the Lebanese breakfasts places around Dearborn, this restaurant was pretty empty with only two other tables with patrons. Falafel, 1/2 Doz ($5.99) - The quality is evident in these falafels and you can tell they are made to order. They have a very delicate crisp on the exterior throughout and the interior is more mashed and fine as compared to a typical falafel. It seems like it's purely chickpea, without the addition of herbs. It comes drizzled with tahini and comes with a nice lemony yogurt sauce on the side. The mix of chickpeas and spices is phenomenal - these are some of the best falafels I've had. Spicy Potatoes ($6.99) - A good size portion of pan fried potatoes mixed with cilantro and a small amount of pepper flakes. I wouldn't really call these spicy - there's barely any pepper in it at all. The potatoes are fluffy and come with a yogurt dipping sauce on the side. Fatteh w/ Meat, Large ($16.99) - I'm no expert on the difference between Lebanese and Syrian food, but from what I can tell, this Syrian-style fatteh has pomegranate arils mixed in and is quite a bit less liquidy. This allows the pita chips on the bottom to still retain a nice crunch, unlike how soggy the chips are in the Lebanese fatteh I've had. The dish had a very nice mix of yogurt, giving and tangy taste, and hummus and chickpeas. Then it's topped with a mixture of lamb and beef (it has a bit of a gaminess to it) and toasted cashews. I think this is the best fatteh I've had so far. We actually also ordered a medium hummus as well but they forgot to bring it out. To be honest, though, when we saw the size of the fatteh, we were glad they forgot the hummus! It's huge - between the two of us, we only finished maybe 1/4 of it. On the side, they give you a plate of fresh mint, pickles, onion, and tomato to use as garnish. We also got 4 whole pitas to eat everything with. I would definitely come eat at Shamiat again - in fact, I'd probably rather go here than to AlTayeb, because of the fact that Shamiat is just a whole lot less crowded and is equally delicious. I highly recommend trying out Shamiat if you're in the area. read more

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The thing that almost made me give this place 5 stars is their food (which is the most crucial part about the place). The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered eggs with beef, Fatteh, Falafel, and all of it was delightful. The Turkish coffee was also a different experience. The spices mixed into the coffee were very pleasant and made it feel different from any other coffee. The place itself is small, the tables are positioned tight enough that it's hard for people to sit back to back on two tables next to each other. The thing that really made me deduct 1 star is how lost I felt. The menu does not have enough explanation about the meals for English-speakers. The woman who tended to us was very nice, but she was not fluent in English, so any question we asked about the menu was kind of half-answered or not at all. I'd suggest the place gets at least a better description of each meal in English. read more

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Shamiat is a phenomenal Syrian restaurant that needs more attention from the community, I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! Their falafel is some of the best I have ever had, especially considering the competition in the area. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted by one of the employees and a cook from the back (might have been the owner) brought us free samples of their delicious falafel to try while we ordered! This is a spot you CANNOT miss, I can't recommend it enough! Check out my Instagram for more @hangry_detroiter read more

Shamiat Restaurant - Falafel Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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If you're looking for authentic Syrian cuisine, @shamiatrestaurant is the place to be. The chef used to own a restaurant in Syria and be the chef there, so you know you're definitely getting authentic Syrian food. We tried many items from the menu, and my most favorite items were the falafel and the eggs with meat. These Syrian style falafel were made fresh to order. What sets them apart from the other style falafels is that these have a hole in them to ensure the falafel is properly cooked and has a crunchy texture on the outside and a softer texture on the inside. When you break into these falafel, they're more yellow in color and that's because they only use chickpeas, whereas other Middle Eastern falafels can be made with chickpeas and fava beans. Honestly the best falafel I've ever had. Definitely coming back for more. I highly recommend checking out this place if you're looking for an authentic and delicious breakfast/brunch. Their location, although it's small, is nicely decorated. They also plan on opening up a bigger location, so definitely follow @shamiatrestaurant to stay updated. They are 100% Halal. For more food reviews, check out my Instagram page @detroithalaleats read more

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Decided to checkout due to halalfoodjunkie Instagram post. Good service and the food was good. read more

Shamiat Restaurant - Syrian style breakfast food: Falafel plate (half doz) Foul with oil Fateh with meat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Not our typical breakfast fare, but we were looking for something different. Food pics and positive reviews on Yelp helped lead the way. We were not disappointed. Ordering made me a little anxious, not being familiar with some of the options, but matching food pic descriptions with the menu helped. The food was very vibrant and flavorful. The falafel was probably the best I've had. The portions were larger than expected. The total bill was very reasonable. We ended up with 3 full to-go boxes. The staff was helpful and friendly. The location is small, but we got right in and seated. We must have hit just the right time because it filled up shortly after. If you're traveling down I-94 and want something a little off the beaten path, Shamiat Resturant is definitely worth a visit. read more

This place is very small however it has amazing food. The service is amazingly great as well. Would highly recommend.

Wonderful food and welcoming people. We came on a Saturday morning and it was not too busy. Highly recommended.

This is the best middle-eastern breakfast place in Dearborn for sure. We ordered fatteh with meat, eggs with sausage and falafel. Portions are big. Taste is perfect. Service is super, I actually was here a few weeks before this time and the owner insisted to gift me a half a dozen of falafels, she is very kind. Would definitely recommend! read more

Amazing flavors and options. Something for everyone with different palettes. We loved the falafel and fetah.

Amazing food, great service and very nice people. Overall and amazing food selection with amazing taste

Excellent place, excellent service, excellent food. The place is a simple place with a compact menu. We are vegetarians and there's enough options for vegetarians there. The food was delivered quickly as well and was indeed flavorful. We loved this place and we will go back there again. read more

Great Authentic Syrian place. It is the only place in Detroit that does Fateh and Foul the Syrian way. The owners are amazing and friendly. Will be back for sure read more

This place is amazing! We were greeted with free falafel samples when we entered that were amazing. We had a huge breakfast and the owners were even kind enough to surprise us with tea and some free food to try. We are going to make breakfast at Shamiat our weekend tradition now. So good! read more

Great food, awesome service. I live out of town, but visit Michigan every now and then. This place is my favorite breakfast joint, I have tried their fatah and foul, amazing! And their falafel is so delicious! They are very friendly and welcoming. read more

Place looks amazing but the music is different it's not for a Resturant atmosphere and very loud you can't enjoy food or talk to your family and friends. read more

Good service. The food was delicious and taste amazing. Beef Fattah and the falafel was supreme. Highly recommended

absolutely delicious and everyone's so nice here. the vibe is so nice. this is such a wonderful place to relax with some yummy food