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    Shawkat's

    4.6 (174 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    The Cabbage Roll Platter (2 cabbage rolls, hummus, Pint of Tabouli & pita bread). SO good! 10/10!
    Dustin E.

    We finally tried this place out for the first time today. I have been on a search for a great cabbage roll in the Tulsa area, and I finally found it! I got the cabbage roll platter, and I was so happy. It came with two huge cabbage rolls, hummus, tabouli and pita bread. The cabbage rolls were super tender and packed with flavor. The tabouli and hummus were both amazing as well, probably the best I have had. I also ordered a chicken skewer on the side, which was tender, juicy and had a great char to the meat. The service here was also fantastic. It was our first visit, and we let the cashier know this. She gave us some recommendations also let my wife know about the vegetarian specials for the day, which she really appreciated. I can't say enough good things about this place. I am excited to go back and try some more menu items, but I will probably order a cabbage roll every time as well

    Heather Z.

    Wow! This was my first time eating food from here, and I really enjoyed it especially considering that we took it to-go. It was fresh and flavorful. I ordered the chicken kabob, and it was juicy and tender. The portion size was nice- I can easily get 2 meals out of it. The hummus is nice, the tabouli is fresh, the rice is tender, and the garlic sauce is amazing! Service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant was clean and casual.

    Baklava - delicious and addictive!
    Courtney E.

    I have worked close to their restaurant for years and had not visited until very recently. I usually bring my lunch to work to save money but this day my husband came up to have lunch with me. This restaurant is only open for lunch during the week, with slightly longer hours on Saturdays. When we visited around 12:15 on a Tuesday it was packed!! Line out the door! We quickly learned why - it's an amazing value and the food is so, so good! The owner was running the register and was super friendly, explaining the available vegan options and the daily specials. My husband ordered the cabbage roll plate - it comes with 2 massive cabbage rolls, hummus, tabouli, and pita bread. I ordered the vegan sampler which included a vegan cabbage roll, 2 stuffed grape leaves, hummus, tabouli, a falafel, and tahini for dipping. Our food was so flavorful! Everything was great. The falafel was not dry at all on the inside, but nice and crunchy on the outside. My husband loved his cabbage rolls. We also ordered a piece of baklava to try - it was delicious as well!! Even though it was super busy on our visit we were still able to find a table. The staff kept the tables cleared off and the food came out quickly. There are to-go containers available on top of the dessert case; you don't have to wait for a staff member to get you one when you're ready to go. Overall a great experience and we'll definitely be back! Large portions for a great price, vegan options, friendly staff.

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    Matvei D.

    Best hummus I've ever had. Cabbage rolls were good. Son wasn't crazy about his burger, but the fries were good.

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    Anthony C.

    How did I not know about this place! Are here with a friend recently and holy cow it was fantastic. One of those meals with not a lot of talking and a whole lot of eating. The prices are a little more towards being expensive but the quality of food seems to justify some of it. I know everything is just getting more expensive these days so it is what it is. Even with that in mind I'd eat here everyday if I was a little closer to it. The staff were extremely friendly and made it the whole place very welcoming. The dining area was very very clean and tidy. I can't recommend this place enough.

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    Debbie V.

    One of my new favorites! And Shawkat's has been around for a while. My husband and I went for lunch and wondered why we have waited so long to return. The lebanese food is so authentic and delicious. Very friendly and helpful service. My husband had the Sampler Platter. It had 2 grape leaves, a big cabbage roll, falafel and kibbi along with tabouli, hummus and pita bread. I had the gyro platter with gyro meat, rice, hummus, pita bread and tabouli. It was so good I can't wait to go back. They had a lot more we want to try. Highly recommend.

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    Tuan P.

    Y'all, Shawkat's is really good, one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Tulsa. The food is delicious. What's more impressive is the food comes out in minutes, mind blowing fast. The Jake's special (1 chicken skewer and 1 kafta skewer) was great. The beef was definitely better than the chicken. Both were well seasoned but the chicken was kind of dry. The rice was not basmati. It was really soft and had ground beef in it. I really liked the rice at Shawkat's. Why not 5 stars? The hours of operation are terrible. I have been trying to come here but they only open during lunch hours and close super early. It's almost impossible to come in depending on work.

    Vegan menu side 1, it's all delicious
    Bracken K.

    We've been coming here for years and we've never had anything less than a great experience. The vegan food is so good and there are so many options! For the meaty friends, they have plenty of stuff that our meaty friends like. The baba ganoush here is one of my favorites in town, same with the falafel. The tabbouleh might be my favorite. The parsley is fresh, the lemon tang is awesome, just all around a really good time. The service is also always en pointe. Everyone is nice, helpful, and can answer questions about the food. If you haven't been, go here! (*PS Shawkat's please open a joint downtown. There's nowhere to get falafel or baba. You'd be doing us a huge favour!*)

    Joshua F.

    Absolutely the best cabbage rolls I've ever had! So much flavor and perfect consistency. Also, super friendly and quick service! Awesome job.

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    Rachel N.

    Great experience calling in my order. The lady who answered was kind. Also I picked up my order a little late, and she was understanding. The order (from a NOT mediterranean food connoisseur ): Gyro wrap - delicious and well balanced with onion, pickles, meat, tzatziki, and warm pita bread. Gyro meat was well spiced and just overall really delish. Gyro platter #2 (rice instead of a wrap) - rice looked like brown rice but tasted savory and paired well with the meat. Tzatziki was on the side. Hummus was mild and was a more fluid consistency and tasted great with the side of 2 pita bread quarters. Tabouli has a combination taste of subtle tangy and herbs/parsley (kinda refreshing). Beef shawarma wrap platter - beef was well done but still had juiciness and good flavor. Was well combined with tomato, parsley, and some kind of sauce. The wrap easily fell apart and became messy, but that's all right haha. Overall, food was nice; gyro dishes were the best though :) Would recommend for food and an easygoing, casual atmosphere in the restaurant (plenty of seating with booths as well as chairs and tables).

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    Not a place I go often, but I love it every time! Staff is friendly & explains what I don't know...!

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    That lentil shawarma is phenomenal. Everything I've had there is great, though. So glad to have this near my neighborhood.

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    Shakat's is awesome. I'm never disappointed. Their salad is a lunch go to. Everything they do is very good!

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    Delicious chicken kebabs, spinach pie, and falafel. I could eat here everyday. Love this place.

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    Fabulous food! Good service. Wish they were open till at least 6 so we could get dinner there more often. Prices are reasonable.

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    4.7
    (150 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Much better than before!!! I ate at this place a few times…read morewhen they first opened and I vowed never to go back for several reasons. After a quick recent Yelp search this place kept popping up as number 1 in the area so I broke down and tried the restaurant again. It was nearly a completely different experience! The pita bread is probably the best I've ever had. The portion size has much improved. The mix & match plate options are more balanced. I love I can order a LARGE tabouli salad! The garlicky potatoes have always been delightful. They packed all of the things I paid for and curbside was literally instant. I WILL return many times if this restaurant keeps up these new changes. I suspect the restaurant is under new management or something.

    A friend of mine was posting this spot heavy the past few months. I was in the area & before…read moreheading back home, my partner & I wanted to order some food & Meddy's popped up. I went with the Falafel Shawarma (when it comes to Mediterranean food & it's my first time visiting, I usually try their Falafel before I try anything else). They have a lot to choose from because I almost went with a couple of other things (that I'll come back for). Their falafel consists of: "Garbanzo and fava beans blended with spices and fried until crispy" along with tahini & pickled turnips being on deck. I enjoyed the falafel in each bite. I'd ask for extra tahini next time (speaking of which... I just found out you can buy their sauces bottled at 8 & 12oz). The spices were subtle. I didn't have a big appetite to the point I didn't get a side, if I had space for one, I would've ordered the garlic potatoes, house rice or lentil soup. We went on a Sunday (after 6pm) & it was pretty business inside & curbside. Located inside one of the newer plazas in Tulsa with other local businesses. Side Note: I want to try all of their bowls & the Banging Beef Shawarma.

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    Saffron Mediterranean Cuisine

    Saffron Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.4
    (118 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    New favorite restaurant in Oklahoma!!!…read more I've lived in the Middle East and I can tell you this place is an absolute gem for the very healthy ancient cuisine. The greedy part of me thought I shouldn't review this place because the food is so good I don't want the quality compromised by too much customer service but the food has literally compelled me to write this. Friday evening 6:30pm: the place doesn't have a single chair available, tabouli is sold out. Plan accordingly. The Mezza Platter & the Shish Kebab are winners! The tenderloin shish kebab was the best I've EVER had! The tzatziki cucumber yogurt dip was perfectly thick...not runny like other inferior restaurants. The cabbage roll was surprisingly pleasant. I liked the herb olive oil dizzle over the hummus and eggplant dip. I also enjoyed the subtle hint of charred eggplant in the background of the dip. The place is across from Natural Grocers so it's perfectly located for multiple shops and stops. Will I come back? Definitely! Honest review & not paid by anyone to write these words. Also, I'm not AI!

    My group visited for the Vegan Chef Challenge. My eggplant entree was vegan AF and delicious in the…read moresame way. We're a sharing is caring group and I sampled from the other vegan items ordered. The falafel was great, the red onion and cabbage salad was great, and the red lentil soup was sooo good. The meaty meats agreed and enjoyed their vegan, vegetarian, and meat options as well. I'm glad we came in! I wasn't aware they had so many vegan items on their regular menu. This spot is going into the heavy rotation category forthwith!

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    Kenda’s Deli and Grill

    4.8
    (116 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    We really enjoy Kenda's! This is such an unassuming place that a person could drive past everyday…read moreand not know what they are missing. Great little middle eastern food spot. It is definitely divey, but oh my gosh-the food is delicious and a great price. Can easily get full off of an $8-9 shawarma or kebab wrap. The plates are about $11-13 and great if you are more of a meats and rice kinda person. I suggest trying different types of kebab. The hummus is really authentic and creamy. It tastes like all the hummus I had in Palestine and Jordan. The family who owns and runs this place are sweet and keep it clean. If you've never had kofta kebab, try that first as a chicken/kofta kebab plate. I really am a huge fan of the folks running this hole in the wall, and the great food is such a treat!

    I wish I had eaten inside because by the time i got home the bread was a bit moist but the sandwich…read morewas still hot enough to steam up my glasses 15 minutes later. The Reuben i got was fresh and hot. The meat was sliced thin and it was tender. They used Kraft thousand island dressing on it but didn't take away from the sandwich. I just wish I'd sprung for the extra meat. Not sure if $8 for sandwich only is the usual in the area but I dont think it was too much to pay. I dont have anything to compare. Service was fast as I was the only patron ordering and only one other customer was seated eating. I know a reuben is meant for rye but I wanted to change breads . I was informed that I couldn't and decided to order anyway. The place is in a small storefront with a few tables but it seems like it has its regulars. It was clean and pretty quiet besides the TV playing in the background.

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    Ali Baba Mediterranean

    Ali Baba Mediterranean

    4.1
    (89 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    This is an amazing family owned restaurant. It has a pleasing decor, friendly service, and…read moredelicious and authentic Mediterranean food. Dan and I both got sandwiches. I got an avocado sandwich and Dan got the Shawarma chicken. They were both delicious. Both were served on fresh pita bread. Dan got a huge serving of delicious marinated chicken. It was such a generous serving that he couldn't finish it. Mine was just right. They have quite a variety of Mediterranean dishes on their menu. We plan to return and try their egg plant dip, grape leaves, and other tempting choices. They charge extra for using credit cards. I find that ironic because what drew us to this restaurant is that it is on the rapid rewards dining partners list. When we dine at a restaurant on this list, we get 3 airline points per dollar spent instead of the usual one point per dollar. I usually avoid businesses that charge for credit cards.

    I got the Combination Kebab platter which is a great way to get a taste for everything. It comes…read morewith grilled beef and chicken kebabs and rice and a tzatziki sauce that was just incredible! I also got a side of tabouli to give that a try. The tabouli didn't make an impression and the rice was just straightforward rice, but the tzatziki sauce really was perhaps the best I've ever had. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and thought the food was good! 3/5

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    Chicken over basmati rice with added tomatoes and peppers
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