We're from Connecticut and came to the Allentown area for a Spartan Race at Blue Mountain Ski…read moreResort. After a long drive, the three of us were starving and wanted something healthy. Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine had great reviews, so we decided to give it a try--and we're so glad we did. We arrived around 5:30 PM, and the restaurant was already busy. The phone was ringing constantly with takeout orders, which is always a good sign. The husband and wife owners greeted us warmly, seated us right away, and brought complimentary water while we looked over the menu. We started with the hummus and pita along with the cheese cigars. Both were outstanding. We were told the hummus is made from fresh chickpeas that are slowly cooked rather than canned, and you can absolutely taste the difference. It was incredibly smooth, creamy, and easily some of the best hummus I've ever had. The fresh pita was the perfect complement. Two people in our group ordered the chicken kebabs with rice and the fresh tomato, cucumber, and red onion salad. I ordered the chicken shawarma with rice. It was my first time having authentic chicken shawarma, and it was phenomenal. Everything was seasoned perfectly, fresh, and full of flavor. I honestly can't imagine how anyone could leave a negative review after eating here. From the moment we walked in until the time we left, the food, service, and hospitality were exceptional. If we weren't racing the next morning, I definitely would have tried one of their cheesecakes. The blueberry and pistachio both looked incredible, and judging by the quality of everything else, I'm sure they would have been just as amazing. Before we left, we spent a few minutes talking with the husband, and it only reinforced how much pride they take in what they do. Allentown is lucky to have a restaurant like this. We have nothing comparable where we're from in Connecticut, and if we lived nearby, this would become a regular stop without question.

An incredible meal from start to finish. I started with the spanakopita. Flaky, doughy, rich olive…read moreoil flavor with spinach intertwined. Honestly, this alone is worth a visit and to me was the star of my food experience here. For my main I ordered the beef and lamb gyro platter. Sometimes lamb can be a little gamey but not this lamb. It was slow cooked for 48hr to achieve a deep garlicky flavor that was just decadent. The meet was tender and the rice fresh and the right ratio of sticky but firm. Finally I ended with the baklava. Flakey crunchy and sweet. This was a classic way to end a Mediterranean meal and it did not disappoint. While this place is in a strip mall, do not let the location fool you. The inside is tastefully decorated in an elegant understated way. The service was top tier. Our waiter was attentive, talked to us about the dishes we ordered, and had a genuine friendliness to him. If you are looking for Mediterranean food or just to try something new, I would highly recommend that you check out this spot.

Always good food and friendly staff…read more Have not tried a lot of things because my favorites never disappoint.

Best place I've eaten in a while highly recommend loves this place . The food was so fresh and…read moretasting amazing

Food is great and very friendly atmosphere and the people are really nice and helpful.read more

First time at Steel City Gyro but the food definitely exceeded expectations. To start, there is no…read moretable service. You order on a large touchscreen and then they call your name when ready, then your food comes out in a plastic bag all wrapped up. I went with their Steel City Beef/Lamb Gyro. A classic gyro wrapped in toasted pita with homemade tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, and onion. The meat was shaved thick and had a great flavor without being too gamey. The pita was fresh, and the tzatziki tangy. I just wish there was a heavier garlic presence somewhere in the dish, either the meat itself or the sauce. Steel City is currently sitting at a 5.1 on my Beli. I think the food is very good and well prepared. It all depends on if you are looking for that super casual ambiance or a place where you can wine and dine.

The food here is so good, I was unable to properly thank the staff after our meal. We had gyros &…read morekibbies & every single thing was so fresh & so rich in flavor. Ever find a place you wanted to immediately tell your friends about? This is the one! Go here! You'll probably see us there!

So many reasons why. The kid who took our order charged us $49.00 for a gyros and 1 meat pie and…read morespinach pie. He said the sauce was an Olive oil garlic sauce, but it was just ranch dressing.That was on the gyro, it was terrible.The lamb were thick chunks that were disgusting. I know they have some good reviews , but I don't think the people that left those review have ever had real mediterranean food. Because that.\n's not it

Service was surprisingly super friendly despite it being a fast food location. This may be because…read morethe person at the register was talking a mile a minute to everyone as if they were family members he had not seen in years! He welcomed everyone in and was just very kind. I got the beef shawarma salad and falafels. I always try to get falafels wherever I am just to compare. The beef had a spice I am not familiar with. Everything was decent. We even got complimentary dessert - some coconut squares.

I cannot believe it took me this long to venture back to this place. As I remembered, I was…read morewelcomed with kindness and thankfulness. I decided to try their well-known chicken Shawarma wrap, and now I know why it was voted one of the best because it really was excellent. It was extremely flavorful, and came with a complementary dessert which to my surprise, was great because it wasn't overly sweet, and it was fresh. I would definitely recommend trying this place out!!

I was disappointed to learn that all 3 gyro meat, chicken, lamb, and steak are marinated in…read morevegetable oil. The menu lists olive oil on some other options. They do have some good vegetarian meals like the cauliflower wrap and eggplant etc. it's in the trolley Barn in Quakertown Pa.

Wasn't a bad experience but for what it is, it definitely isn't worth the cost. I purchased the…read moreshrimp kabobs which were just two shrimp skewers with a side of pita. They were good but any other greek/Mediterranean spot i have been to have some grilled veggies or rice, etc to go along with the kebabs and pita, so for $16 that was kind of a bummer. Their apple pie pierogis weren't bad for a sweet treat, but I think I might pick another option to try in the Trolley Barn next time.

Great food fast Service Spotless clean facilities. I like their falafel and Chicken Over Rice. We…read morewill be back soon.

Awful food. Dry as anything. Was that even meat? Service was ok…read more Really don't think it was worth the money we spent for 4 people.

This is one of my favorite spots for Mediterranean food. The food is amazing, service is wonderful,…read moreand I appreciate the homey but fast casual approach of the dining room. I discovered this place from Yelp and am so glad that I did. I really like their shawarma platters. All of the meats (chicken, beef, lamb) are good. I am usually not a fan of lamb because of the games taste but it is not noticeable here. I like the hummus as a side and it comes with a delicious piece of bread, that smells amazing if you pop it in the oven for a few minutes. They also have an option to sub the rice for veggies in the platters. I enjoy dining in because the service and ambiance are nice. It is also convenient for take out. My only gripe is that they use styrofoam takeout containers so the hot food does burn into the containers, which releases toxic chemicals. Definitely worth a stop for food! Located in a plaza with plenty of parking.

For the most part, the food is good, however this is he third time I have had stale pita bread from…read morethem. Several people I know have said the same thing. This time, I called and told them that I had tried them a year ago and gotten stale pita bread. I asked if I came in this time if they could provide fresh pita. They assured me it would be fresh. It wasn't - again.

First time trying this place and it was outstanding! I asked the owner what I should have for…read moredinner, being a newbie he recommended the chicken kabob platter. I'm so stuffed after eating this meal but everything was so delicious! I watched them cook everything fresh . The platter was served with rice, veggies, hummus and a salad. You could absolutely tell everything was fresh, will be back again to try something more exotic! With so many good options at the Newtown Farmers Market this is a place I highly recommend.

I've had lamb gyros all over the world and these were the best I've ever had. The family that runs…read morethe restaurant is very nice and happy to work with you. The prices are very good. Overall a great experience.

We visited this location during our wish to philadelphia outlet mall .We ordered samosa and mac and…read morecheese bites. They have a screen to order and pay, and the food preparation takes around 10 minutes. You have the order number on receipt and wait for your order. This store had a huge selection of food to order. The Mac and cheese tasted really good. But samosa tastes really bad. I'm sure it is frozen, but it looks like it went bad. Hit or miss kind of place.

Since I live near the original Tony Luke's, I was hoping for an adequate cheesesteak here. Roll was…read morestale, and meat did have some OG taste...still needed salt, pepper and ketchup. The gristle made me give this place the 2 stars - I found a bit more as I finished my sandwich. If you've had the original, don't get ur hopes up when outside of Philly.