A local favorite of mine and now a place I visit when I come back to town. The best falafel I've ever had- not too dense or too garlicky. Seriously- this is my standard for falafel and no one else matches up. Light and fluffy- just delicious. If you get the sandwich, I recommend throwing in tabouli with it- super good! The chicken shawarma is top notch. And, I recommend the roasted cauliflower from the salad bar. Staff is great here- they are super friendly and will make sure your meal is just the way you want it. Awesome carry out place- they do have a few tables for dine in (not during the pandemic). Make this a regular stop if you live nearby. read more

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Solid 4 stars, could even be like 4.5 with the value. COVID delivery went smoothly My wife and I both got the meat combo platter. Great option as it has both chicken and lamb schwarma as well as a small kebab along with hummus and a salad. The hummus is good, clearly fresh though the salad was just ok - too much parsley for me. The schwarma was good but, and this is perhaps a delivery issue, but it was a bit dry. It was screaming out for some hot sauce or harissa or maybe tahini. But the value was good, we got multiple meals out of our order. Weirdly the location on Clark didn't have the full menu for delivery - like it had the meat pie but not the egg and cheese pie. No baklava but the one on north ave has baklava. Maybe it's a grubhub issue. But will definitely order again! read more

This place has great food but charges more tax then they should. Tax rate in this area is 11.75% and take a look at my receipt. I'll pay but I don't like hidden fees and sneaky stuff like this. You do the math. read more

Sultan's Market - This place has great food but charges more tax then they should. Tax rate in this area is 11.75%. You do the math. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A solid 4 start to this place. Ordered take out from here. Ordered meat combo platter, lentil soup, and hummus. The food was fresh. The lentil soup was my favorite. The hummus had perfect amount of tahini to chickpea ratio, with the right amount of salt. The platter cane with lentil rice and tabbouleh salad which were very tasty. The meat could use a bit more tenderness and seasoning but overall pretty good. read more

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This is the best deal for lunch or dinner around the neighborhood! I was amazed by the price and taste in this small, fast casual restaurant. The menu is on the board behind the food counter and everything is very affordable and high quality. I tried the chicken shawarma dinner ($8) which came with hummus, pita bread, rice and a choice of salad. The chicken was seasoned well but not too salty and it tasted awesome with the rice (the curry rice had a slight hint of it so not too overpowering). The hummus was fresh tasting and comes with some sort of accompaniment on top of it that made it taste even better (think there was some olive oil too). This is one of the few times where I can say that what I ate out was so healthy and delicious. If you want to eat healthy, don't want to break the bank and still eat tasty food, this is the place! Additionally, the people working here are so nice especially the guy preparing the food who let me try half and half for the salad part of the dinner (they have two choices). No one is rushing you to finish and there is a nice but small bench and table seating. This place is also BYOB so it's a perfect place to eat some good food and drink whatever you want to drink. I cannot wait to come back and try their other items like the sandwiches or the pies. read more

Sultan's Market - Chicken Shawerma Dinner - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I Really Enjoyed this neighborhood Gem! It's staff is Friendly, the Food is Great Quality, and the Portion size is Fantastic!! I came here for a dinner to-go and all was Great, except for the lentils soup, which they very kindly replaced the Next Day!! This is what I call quality service and customer appreciation! read more

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baked eggs and cheese pie... That is by far one of my favorite things to devour here! I get so sad when they are sold out, but honestly, I can see why. The food here is so good. I like coming here to get food from the buffet, their options are great! They have falafel, feta, hummus... all the good stuff. I haven't really gotten many items from behind the counter like sandwiches or anything, but my friends have and they like them. The food is filling and fair priced. I would come here a lot too over the years and the staff has always been friendly. If they recognize you they'll make small chat and maybe serve and extra scoop of rice or something. So nice! The decor is also cool. There are a bunch of middle eastern lamps inside which makes it feel cozy and friendly. I also like that it's never too loud here. Sometimes it can be a little dirty, but nothing outlandish. It also get pretty busy sometimes, so I'm understanding of a home feeling mess. It makes it feel more authentic to me actually, it's not impeccable, but clean like a families or friends place. read more

Came here for dinner on a weeknight. Tried the chicken shawarma dinner, which was a TON of food for $8. I would come back to try their salad bar ($5.99/lb)! Overall: 4.1/5 Flavor: 3.5/5 - Overall the flavors were good but not spectacular. The chicken wasn't consistent--sometimes tender and juicy, but sometimes dry and hard. Service: 4.3/5 - The food was prepared very quickly and the staff seemed nice. Ambiance: 4.5/5 - Really liked the decorations and lamps. They made the restaurant feel very cozy. Not much seating space though. Value: 4.6/5 - Good price for a filling meal in Lincoln Park but the flavors left me wanting. read more

Sultan's Market - Chicken Shawerma Dinner - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately nothing we ordered was good. Not sure if it was just a bad night. The rice was crumbling it was so dry. There were so many bones in my chicken shawarma it was really uncomfortable. The soup was also super heavy on the black pepper. I was chewing on black pepper. I ended up throwing away half the meal which was super disappointing. read more

Fantastic variety of paleo and vegan choices at very reasonable $$ The must try falafel balls are crispy hot or cold!!

Finally made it back here after almost two years! Still as drool-worthy and yummy as ever! I split the meat combo with my mom; the portions were huge and filling for the two of us. Everything was very good. I always recommend this place to my friends. Can't wait for my next visit! :) read more

Sultan's Market - Meat combo $10 - big enough to split for two people - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love sultans but I unfortunately got sick after eating here once. If you have a sensitive stomach be careful but the food really is delicious. read more

tl;dr: Excellent value middle eastern food that I much prefer compared to IDOF. If you've been to IDOF before, I would describe Sultan's Market as a toned-down IDOF, flavor-wise. I found the hummus at IDOF to be unbearably sour whereas it is much less sour at Sultan's Market. On the flip side though, I preferred IDOF's falafel to Sultan Market's because it was more flavorful. The rice and barley was a little bland and dry, but that's also how I like my grains. Something else that has to be mentioned about Sultan's Market is the value. The falafel are $0.50 each and the Meat Combo dinner plate, which we got with rice and barley, generous portions of all three of their meats, hummus, a salad, and a pita bread, was only $10. $10! Off of the top of my head, the only restaurant that provides more food per dollar is Chipotle (and that's only when you start getting double toppings). read more

Sultan's Market - Meat Combo Dinner Plate: So so much good food for only $10! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I picked up the lamb Shawerma platter for lunch today from Sultan's Market and it was absolutely delicious. The lamb had a lot of flavor and my meal came with hummus, pita, tabbouleh salad, feta cheese, and two sauces. The ingredients were fresh, the portions were generous, and the food was tasty. Will definitely return soon. read more

Sultan's Market - Lamb Shawerma dinner - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Visited them to check if they really can impress me as nearby medeterrian : Oasis did. I must say Sultan's quality is not worth of their name. Ordered Tilapia over Lentil Rice. Asked more of gravy and the server gave me look as if I am asking extra piece of fish. The tilapia itself was cold and chewy. The Lentil Rice was uncooked. (I had amazing Lentil Rice just a night before at Oasis). To taste the Spinach pie, I ordered it. The Spinach pie was nothing but pita molded in pie shape with barely few Spinach and Onions. Absolutely flavour less and bland. Neither service nor the food taste, so not going to visit them. read more

Sultan's Market - Tilapia over Lentil Rice, Spinach Pie - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For the last thirteen years, I have been an avid customer of Sultan's, and I absolutely love their food! Conveniently located in Lincoln Park, near the corner of Clark and Deming, Sultan's is a quaint little Middle Eastern restaurant. Inside, you can order traditional Palestinian food like Falafel, Shawarma, and Adass, also known as Zarifa's lentil soup. There's also a salad bar with stuffed grape leaves and tabouleh. The owner is very friendly, and the restaurant is super clean. They even sell Ziyad products for you to take home and prepare yourself. The interior decor is adorned with pendulum Aladdin-style lighting and the traditional Arabian music playing in the background adds to the ambiance. The only downside worth mentioning is that the restaurant is super tiny on the inside and seating is a bit tight so I usually order my food to go. Otherwise, I sincerely love this restaurant and highly recommend checking them out. read more

Decent, good ingredients, not will formed sandwiches. I think the potential for a great sandwich is there if more attention is given. Had falafel and chicken shawarma sandwiches. I would get the falafel again, not the chicken. Also had the rice dishes before, not bad. I think it is a good quick lunch. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Will eat here again, wouldn't necessarily recommend it for others though. The place felt very clean. For sure not as good and can't be compared to their wicker park location. read more

I give it a solid 5 star for the quality of food and price. Got meat combo and chicken dinner - I like that they were not heavily flavored, all balanced. Among the meat in the combo, my favorites were the chicken and the beef. Loved the tahini and garlic sauce that came with. read more

Got the falafel pita to go and it was good! Perfect for my quick lunch break. The falafel was just right, not too hard or dense. The hot sauce and garlic sauce on the side were perfect to go along with it. Quick service and I was in and out in no time. read more

Falafel sandwich is a great cheap eat! I have also had the lentil soup and love it! This is a monthly craving! read more

The food wasn't good at all. Not sure how they received so many awards as posted on their window.

Stopped by for a quick falafel. An extremely generous portion of falafel was put into a pita. Serious and flavorful. I almost wish there were more veg and less falafel! A great quick lunch choice. read more

Sultan's Market - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great sized meal I like their chicken Shwarmer. Great meal for after the gym and very filling.

For what you get and the price, it doesn't disappoint. It's fast food Mediterranean style. We got the meat combo of chicken lamb and beef for $10. That comes with humus pita rice and a side of greens. It was a mountain full of food in our plate. Good for my Wife and I. Sorry no pics we ate it all. Came back 120218 - got same thing-and yes it is still mountain of food for $10- can't beat it read more

Waste of $$. I would have taken the food back but I don't live close. My hairdresser swore by this place, especially the spinach pie. I'd think if you use a thick pita bread there would be more spinach. Same with the meat pie. I have to agree with the prior person who responded. The lamb was so crisp it was difficult to chew and digest. My brother says the lamb was way over cooked. I thought it was overcooked beef. ‍ So glad they didn't hear me order the Lamb sandwich. The RICES - NOPE‍ Absolutely NOT! NOPE to the soups as well. UGGHHH just tasteless water with vegetables. The large Homemade Chicken Soup with two chucks of chicken was disgusting! The broth taste worse than hospital food. Great customer service though. read more

Used to be my go-to spot for falafel and shawarma, despite the horrible service. After my last visit I won't be back. Chicken shawarma was inedible. Had to throw it out. Not sure what happened to this place. Very disappointing. read more

This is a great little neighborhood hole-in-the-wall for Mediterranean food. Growing up, my best friend was Lebanese and I often would join their family dinners to enjoy food I had never experienced before - tabbouleh, grape leaves, falafel, you name it! Everything was homemade and delicious. Nowadays, it's turned into a sort of a comfort food for me, as it takes me back to those childhood memories. Sultan's definitely does the trick. It's quick, affordable, and tasty! I ordered the chicken shawarma dinner to go (~$7) and upon settling into the feast, was transported to my happy place. The only thing I would switch out for next time is the tabbouleh salad - it was a bit dry and not to my tastes. But I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu and maybe make some new memories :) read more

Sultan's Market - Chicken shawarma dinner comes with rice, hummus, pita, and salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best falafel sandwich I've ever had. It was loaded with veggies and tasted delicious and healthy. Great service and location.

Ordered Falafel sandwich. The falafel smelled of fish . Not sure if a fish was fried in the same oil. All other times the falafel had been great. I'll return, but I hope that the oil will not be used to fry fish again . read more

Friendly service and food is delicious. I got Zatar bread thought it would be soft but their style is more of crunchy. The chicken shawarma is just the best. read more

I have been on the hunt for the best falafel pita sandwich in Chicago and I've finally found it. This place is unmatched. It's so so good. Not only is the falafel delicious but so is the chicken shawarma, all the meals and the baklava. An added bonus is that prices are so affordable. I will forever eat here and tell others to eat here. So good. read more

Great prices for amazing food and good portion sizes. I always get their falafel sandwich or chicken sandwich with baba ganoush to go so I can really pile it on. I hope they stay in business forever! read more

You will be surprised at how delicious their falafels are. Take one bite and it's just stupid how good (and cheap) they are. Skip the dinners, grab that falafel (make it spicy) and prepare to be in disbelief. read more

Sultan's Market - Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Inexpensive,Tasty and Filling are the 3 factors I look for and this place lives up to every category. Salad bar has lot of options to choose and is only $5.99/Lb.There are other options shawarma,rice n pita breads.Ordered Lamb Shawarma ($8+tax)that comes with Rice( 2 options n u can choose 1),hummus,Cucumber salad n pita bread and everything was damn good. Pros: -------- Inexpensive Tasty Food Quick Service Filling Portions Street Parking CTA Bus Connectivity with in 2 min radius Desserts n Some stuff like olive oil for purchase Cons: --------- Not Spacious(But Not a real concern) Felt The AC was not working bit hot No Rest Rooms I enjoyed the food so much and would love to go there again.Guys try this place and you wont be disappointed for sure. read more

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All of the food was fresh and flavorful. The prices are great, though for the combo plates, we were hoping for just a little more falafel. The egg and cheese pie was great. Suggest air frying (if you have one) to reheat. read more

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Place is still open and you can place orders prior to arriving or you may stop by there and order at the counter, which I appreciate. Unfortunately shawarma size is small and baklava was not fresh last time I was at Sultan's market read more

This place is amazing and my go to for Mediterranean food in the area. The chicken Schwarma plate is delicious! I'm not sure why Oasis fresh has higher Yelp reviews than here cause the food here is wayyyyy yummier at Sultans. The only downside is it's kinda expensive. read more

So delicious reasonably priced and affordable for the city. Huge generous portions. We found that although everything is tasty and great some items were even more tastier. Their falafel was not greasy but crispy. The meat platter of chicken, meatball and lamb was great but the lamb is the best. The lentil rice is tastier and more flavorful than their rice with pea and carrots but still delicious. The hummus was so generous it's was a huge portion size more than enough for multiple meals. The mixed salad was so refreshing. Definitely worth going. So affordable and quick service and so flavorful especially that lamb. So tasty and would definitely go out of my way to buy again. read more

Really yummy place that won't break your wallet. Two rice varieties: lentil rice and curry rice. Lentil rice was more of a carbheavy and beany variety with a little salted, super moist and well cooked! The curry rice is definitely drier, more basmati-like with a little bit of yellowing/masala type of taste. Out of the three meat options, I'd say the chicken is the best, really tender and super flavorful. The lamb and other patty-like meat is definitely drier and chewier. Cucumber salad is better than tabouli salad imo, and you can mix the yogurt dressing in with your rice and meat. Hummus was super creamy, minus the olive oil but spiced with cayenne pepper and whipped to a smooth texture. Quantity was huge for our dinners, only qualm is that they forgot our orders twice. Other than that, perfection! read more

Sultan's Market - The chicken dinner with curry rice and cucumber salad! Comes with pita and hummus too c: - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My wife was craving Mediterranean food so I made a quick stop here on my way home. We ordered chicken shawarma, lamb shawarma, freshly made eggplant, I forgot the name of the sandwich (egg and hot sauce and veggies in it) but it was amazing- a definite must try! Everything was very delicious and fresh. We will defiantly be coming back here for more! read more