All I can say is yummy! great food affordable price and good portions! would definitely recommend eating here it is a deli style atmosphere, very clean! read more

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

Got hit with a craving for mediterranean food so I rolled up here as I heard a lot of good things about this place. Place was popping, always people in there getting take out. Lemme just first say the food is so cheap and they give you so much! 8$ get you a plate of shawarma packed full, rice, hummus, salad, and pita. Definitely will fill you up. I got the meat combo but just asked for lamb and the kefta. Food was good for the price. Lamb shawarma was great, flavorful not tough but I wouldn't say it was tender either. The kefta was a little dry but still not bad. Same with the rice, a little mushy for my liking and the pita was kinda hard. Like not stale but like they just took it out of the bag, I wish they heated it up a little. Hummus a great though, smooth, not as smooth as Aba but it was solid. For the price, you can't beat this, a very good deal. read more

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

This place rules. Service was quick, polite, and easy. The food was fantastic. I had a kefta sandwich, and I'm not going to lie, it felt like God himself descended from the heavens and handed me this plate. Incredible. It was so good I almost didn't know what to do with myself. The place itself is cute. Small, nice dining area, self serve salad bar. Love the wide variety of drinks available. I got a lychee juice:) Will be back here for lunch again...and again...and again. read more

Went in for one of my favorite lunches in Chicago. I got the chicken shawarma sandwich medium spice. Filling and flavorful. Fast great service prepared right in front of you. My favorite is the North Avenue location. Tried their baklava for the first time this visit and really enjoyed. read more

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

One of my all time Mediterranean spots. The food is always fresh, consistent and authentic. The owner is so personable and wants everyone to feel at home! read more

Sultan's Market - a meal in a plastic container - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Just love this place. In my opinion they have the best falafel sandwich. Ever. There is an option of spicy on mild sauces on the sandwich and they make it for you on the spot. So tasty so juicy so satisfying. And the salad bar is always stopped with a variety of fresh vegetables and olives,. read more

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Big fan of the chicken shawarma plate, dubbing out the pita for falafel (fo free!). Good serving size and great taste. Quick lunch option, not a fancy sit-down place. Friendly staff! read more

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

Ordered takeout tonight and was blown away by how delicious and filling my meal was! I ordered a falafel sandwich and the lentil soup. The soup and the salad combined are only $10. Now that is a bargain! The soup was warm and flavorful. The falafel was incredible and the sandwich was absolutely stuffed. I was even able to save some left overs for lunch tomorrow. This spot will definitely be my newest go-to in Wicker Park! read more

Best falafel sandwich in the city My review has to be longer than eight-five characters. read more

Located nearly a block from the Damen Blue Line stop, Sultan's Market offers good Middle Eastern food within reach. Their main draw is their salad and meat bar that is charged based on weight. But they also have great to-go options like a Chicken Shwarma. Definitely a nice choice and they always double up on meat. read more

I just want to say that Sultan's Market used to be a good restaurant and a place I recommended to people. Around 2017-2018 the quality dropped off drastically. The ownership must not care about the quality of the food anymore because everything in the restaurant is low-grade cr*p. The lentil rice is essentially dry kibble dog food and the curry rice might break your tooth. The lamb is dry and flavorless, almost scary.... The chicken is something you dont even want to consider eating. All of the food is sitting in pre-made containers and is flavorless. The "fresh breads" is clearly not fresh as you can see all of the packaged bread sitting right there. The lowest quality middle eastern food in Chicago can be found at Sultans Market, unfortunately. I did not want to write this review but I hope the owners see this and make some changes to restore a formerly good reputation. read more

the service was quick and efficient, the falafel sandwich is super solid, for 6 cash you can't go wrong you guys deserve whatever award you got for that thang read more

Still a time before COVID restrictions started to ease up, we ordered from Sultan's Market and picked it up. Around our table we had a variety of items - hummus and pita, shawarma, falafel, lentil soup, Jerusalem salad, and one or two other items. Everything arrived hot and was outstanding. Since someone else in our party picked everything up, I can't speak to the décor or the interior. I will say that the prices were excellent for the amount and the quality of the food. We'll be back when we can eat indoors. read more

This is my spot! The guys have awesome customer service and the food is always on point! Small dining, but cozy.

I came to Sultan's Market while I was still looking for an apartment in Chicago, so it was one of the first restaurants in Wicker Park I had tried. I hadn't heard about it, but I saw that it had great reviews on Google and was close by. That's all I needed to get me there. Once there, I ordered the lamb kebab platter or something of the like. It was interesting because the place was like a Mediterranean Chipotle, with a worker behind the counter that moved your food along like an assembly line. Because I was pretty much the only one there (it was past the lunch hour) and due to the style of the service, it didn't take long at all to get my food, and I saw it every stage of the way. I was able to switch out my pita for falafel at no cost -- highly recommend because the falafel was amazing! The lamb platter was good too and was served with tabouleh, hummus, and rice. So good! And they serve you a ton, so you can easily take half of this home with you for a treat later. They also have a salad bar that you can pay extra for to fill a bowl of your size choice (price depends on size). Awesome toppings too! I would try this next time I come. Wish I had photos, but I guess I'll just have to stop by again! read more

Was really excited to try this place after visiting Ottawa, which has a high concentration of middle eastern restaurants offering Shawarma. Unfortunately I was quite disappointed since the Chicken Shawarma wasn't nearly on the same level. The chicken was very dry and the dinner option didn't include the potatoes and beet option which I'm more familiar to. Despite that, I'd like to give credit for the friendly service and array of selection in the self-serve area. read more

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Value for money and great food. Craving a big bite but don't want to spend a lot it's the perfect place. For $6 you get a pita sandwich that is scrumptious from the first bite. The hummus, the falafel and all the dressing is just mouthwatering read more

My wife and I got take out recently. We ordered the combo meat plate and vegan plate. While the falafel was okay and the tabouli hummus were good, all of the meat was extremely dry. The lamb was inedible and it looked like they served us food that had been sitting out for a long time. Very disappointed since we were looking forward to this place opening up in the neighborhood. read more

Great food, I enjoyed the lamb schwarma (think that's how you spell it). The staff was very nice and accommodating. Went to the location in Logan I believe on California Ave. I don't even like lentil soup but there's was delicious! Love the sauces too. Plenty of beverage options as well I'm pretty sure you can buy the spices. read more

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The Falafel Pita is the best thing I've eaten in April so far. The price? The flavor? The texture? Phenomenal. 10/10.

I love middle eastern food and Sultan's provides some great food. I admit I've had better doner and kebabs but the value from Sultan's market is 5-star worthy and their hummus is among the best. First time I went for a dinner plate to try lots, from then on I always got a full hummus order cuz it was so good The hummus is super smooth and has a bit of a refreshing flavor to it. It's also very light despite the smoothness which i might not have guessed. The doner tends to be a little bit dry and just slightly underseasoned. Don't get me wrong, it's very good and I will totally continue ordering it but it's kinda crying out for some hot sauce/harissa. Kebabs had good seasoning and were well cooked. Looking forward to next time. read more

One thing we love about Middle Eastern food is that there are so many great vegetarian options as well as meat dishes so everyone can get what they want and still feel satisfied. At Sultan's Market, this is especially true and their large menu variety proves it! We tried a lot of different menu items because we couldn't decide on just a few things. Everything looked, smelled, and sounded so good when we got here (and ended up tasting amazing too!) The menu is very reasonably priced as well! Starters: Baked Spinach Pie, Baked Meat Pie, Baked Egg & Cheese Pie, Baked Zattar Bread (they warmed these up for us and we tried them all right out of the oven, they were delicious!) Soups: Gradma Zarifa's Lentil Soup and Mama Masada Chicken Soup (both were tasty and perfect for the cool weather) Entrees: Falafel Sandwich (I could eat this everyday for lunch), Vegetarian Combo Dinner with Falafel, Tabouli salad, and Curry Rice, Meat Combo Dinner with Lamb Shawarma, Chicken Shawarma, Kefta Kabob, Tabouli salad, and Lentil Rice Sides: Pita bread with Hummus and Baba Ganuj Dessert: Baklava (if you know you know) We went to their new location in Logan Square and were blown away by how nice of a space it was! They have a beautiful interior, with a large patio in the back, and even tables on the roof. We want to go back at night to see the lanterns lit up! read more

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Funky, urban, neighborhood vibe, and super budget friendly... Here's where you go for Middle Eastern food that's authentic, fresh, and budget friendly. Take note, it's cash only, so be ready to pay up (we ended up having to get money out of a nearby cash machine, and it cost us $2). The menu wasn't huge, and really a variation of many combinations using the same ingredients. You can order off the menu or the salad bar. The salad bar is only $5.99/lb. What a bargain! Hubby and I each tried a couple of different things. He got the chicken shawerma dinner. It had seasoned chicken with a multitude of flavors that exploded in my mouth. He couldn't decide on what salad to get, so the chef insisted he try both. The salads were a mix of Jerusalem salad and tabuli salad, so his plate ended up with a mix of cucumbers, lettuce, onions, tahini, lemon, and lots of spices. I tried everything. Wow...so amazing! All the dinners are served with pita bread and choice of rice (hidden under the meat in my photo). Hubby tried a mix of the basmati and lentil rice. I couldn't get a sense for how the riced tasted since it blended with the chicken. The pita was nice and strong--perfect for making a pita sandwich. I couldn't decide what to get and opted for the salad bar. That way I could throw a little bit of everything in a bowl. I also ended up with chicken shawerma in my salad. So many fresh veggies! I'm cucumber obsessed, so that's a good thing. I don't know what everything was that I ate, but I loved everything! The hummus was thick, meaning it was most likely fresh and homemade. It was mild in flavor with a bit of paprika mixed in. As far as the decor, the restaurant had a lot of character and was filled with lots of funky lamps, and unique details from the ceilings to the floors. The building is old, and the restaurant has been around for a long time. But, it was spotlessly clean and had a nice smell to it. The bathrooms are unisex with fun graffiti all over the walls. Beware of the smaller tight bathroom. I watched my hubby attempt to make it into that one, and it was just too small for his comfort level. Service was overly friendly with a fun urban vibe. Take note: If you're planning a big make out session with your partner, the spices in the food are pretty overpowering. Make sure you and your partner both eat the same thing - LOL! read more

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Great food generous portions nice presentation love the garlic sauce meat is delicious as are the sides read more

LOVE! amazing prices, food, and lovely workers :) i got the falafel sandwich with medium spice... so awesome thanks y'all ! read more

During the COVID19 lockdown I got a craving for Mediterranean. My friends in Wicker obsess over Sultan's so I thought I would give it a try! I ordered the Chicken Shawerma plate with the Jerusalem salad and curry rice. This dinner plate comes with hummus and pita bread as well. Let me tell you that this plate is a feast, a delicious feast for an amazing price. I was able to turn my plate into two separate meals. This is an incredible local spot! I will definitely be back. read more

Sultan's Market - 19. Chicken Shawerma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good, but not great. Linda and I each got a felafel sandwich. That was the best part of lunch. It was really delicious, hot, and filling. The lentil soup was decent. Nothing wrong with it, it's just that other Middle Eastern restaurants in Chicago have lentil soup that is so much better. It was alright. I wouldn't make an effort to come here for the soup. I took the rice home and had it with dinner. That was good. They offer toppings with it, which I didn't get, so maybe I would have liked it even better. I would get the rice again and explore the toppings. They have several kinds of individual cookies wrapped up. I got a fig cookie and took it home. It was so hard, I could barely break it with my hands. Dunking it in hot coffee hardly softened it. The date pieces in it were large, not chopped small, so when I broke the cookie, hunks of date hung out. I tossed the cookie in the garbage. We did not try the buffet. Reading other reviews here, that may be the way to go. This is a very basic place. You stand in line and order from a man packaging your food from hot trays. An incredibly bored man at the end of the line takes your money. You bus your own table. All this does help keep the price down in an expensive neighborhood. If you want to grab your lunch and go -- and we did see several people coming in to pick up carry-out orders -- Sultan's Market is a good option. read more

Great food at a great price. Best hummus around. They deliver too! Their chicken shawarma sandwich is awesome!

Mediterranean is a great catering option if you want something that caters to a variety of dietary restrictions. Vegetarian, vegan, nut free, gluten free - they've got you covered. And, if you do it through Sultan's, it's reasonably priced too. Our venue placed the order for us, but everything arrived as requested and on time. We opted for the signature dinner option and added falafel to the order. Since it wasn't our only food option, I ordered for half of the headcount. The falafel went fast, in hindsight, I would've ordered a little more as it was popular with meat and non meat eaters alike. The amount of chicken and rice was more than plentiful; honestly we could've gotten by with only one catering tray of rice. Several people complimented the food and asked where we got it, which always pleases a host. I'd definitely use Sultan's for catering again. read more

Holy smokes I'm so happy I discovered Sultan's Market! This dirt cheap, cash only spot, serves up some generously portioned Mediterranean food. I decided to order my usual chicken shawarma dinner and it did not disappoint. For $8, your receive chicken, your choice of rice, your choice of salad, a generous scoop of hummus, and pita bread. There's nowhere else in the Chicago city limits that I have found this much good Mediterranean food for less than $8. I decided on the curry rice and Jerusalem salad. The hummus, tahini, and hot sauce were all very good as well. Now in Chicagoland I still prefer Pita Inn over all other options, but from where I currently live, and if I didn't have a car, Sultan's Market, within steps of the Damen Blue Line would be my #1 choice for chicken shawarma. read more

Sultan's Market - Chicken Shawarma Dinner // served with hummus, pita bread and a choice of rice and choice of salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our most favorit restaurant in Chicago！！！tast, stuffs everything perfect ！！！！！ I miss there everytime！！！ read more

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Okay, what happened here? New owners or something? Used to have great service, great tasting food. Now service is terrible. I know it's counter aero I've but if people are at said counter don't just ignore them? What goes into the falafel sandwich totally changed; have to ask for tabbouleh. They were "out of onions" at 2pm. Which really means they weren't interested in chopping more. Don't care about the weird updates (no one needs an electronic menu board) just bring back the original good food and counter staff. Looks like I'm on the hunt for a new falafel place after over a decade. read more

This place does middle eastern food right, from the charred meats spinning on their spits to their fluffy pita breads and tangy salads. I remember the first time I had some of their hummus and said out loud "wow, how come Trader Joe's hummus doesn't taste like this" lolol. I seriously forgot how good fresh food like this can taste. We usually get the combo plates, but sometimes opt for a shawarma when feeling less hungry (and trying to avoid leftovers). Always get the curry rice. I made the mistake of lentil rice one and the texture was off for me. All the meats are delicious. Taboulleh salad is solid. The stuffed grape leaves are a nice addition. Overall, a great fast casual choice for a meal. read more

We ordered a bunch of food on a Sunday night for delivery. Service on the phone was great and delivery was prompt. I got the meat combo that came with lamb, chicken, and kofta over a generous serving of curry rice with a side of pita, tabouleh, and hummus. It was phenomenal and super filling. We also got the sandwiches and lentil soup which was perfect for the rainy weather! read more

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

The food here is fantastic. So many great flavors. Great local place for take out. I don't think I would eat in but it is byob.

The sandwiches just aren't the same without the Jerusalem salad. Went from great to decent over the years.

LOVED this place. Probably the best Mediterranean food that I've had in chicago and I've tried a ton of places. My friend and I got the lunch buffet and delicious. The hummus and the falafel and the roasted veggies and potatoes omg. Loveeeed this. read more

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

This review is specifically for the Logan Square location but there isn't a Yelp page for it yet. HOLY MOLY - SULTAN'S MARKET BLOWS EVERY OTHER MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT OUT OF THE WATER! My husband and I went twice in one week because we both loved it so much. On our first visit, we both tried the Chicken Pita with a piece of the baklava. On the second visit, we split the Vegetarian Plate (more than enough for 2). The falafel was the best I have ever had. My experience with falafel has never been very good. It's something I always want to like but it falls short. This falafel was not dry at all. The hummus is excellent and the curry rice is so tasty. The prices are also super affordable. I wish we could eat here daily! read more

Sultan's Market - Vegetarian Plate (enough for 2) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Sultan's Market is my favorite falafel I have ever had! My go to meal is Chicken Shwarma Dinner with a falafel and baklava! The portions are large and so you can save your leftovers for lunch the next day! read more

One of the best spots in the city for hummus and meat. Good spot and portions are large. Love it.