Wessen Int'l Kitchen - Mediterranean Cuisine

Absolutely terrible. This was hands down the worst Middle Eastern food I’ve ever had. Everything tasted bland, overcooked, and poorly seasoned—like someone tried to imitate Middle Eastern cuisine without ever actually tasting it.

The food honestly came across as dog food-quality, both in flavor and presentation. If you’ve never had real Middle Eastern food before, you might think this is acceptable—but if you have even a basic reference point, this place is a complete letdown.

Nothing tasted fresh, nothing stood out, and the entire meal was a regret. There are far better options out there—do yourself a favor and skip this one entirely.

We went in to try the molokhia, Egyptian chicken soup with spinach because we read about it in Phoenix Magazine. We also ordered lamb and okra stew, with sides of rice, baba gannoush, salad, and hummus. The food was very plentiful and the staff very kind. Good thing everything came in takeout containers because we couldn't possibly finish it all. Our favorites were the lamb and okra stew and the baba. The space for eating in is small, just two tables, but we were the only eat -in customers. They do mostly takeout and catering.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Terrible customer service , each time I order from grubhub I get the wrong meal . And when I call them no one answers the phone call

Food: 1

Service: 1

Hummus was delicious and flavorful. Rice was OK, moist but kinda bland. The gyro meat did not look freshly sliced, more like something they pulled from the freezer (reminded me of McRibs)... I don't think I will come back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

This place is a good option if you’re wanting some fresh/authentic Mediterranean food that you can take to go. Price was great for the food portion size that you get.

Also, the cashier was very nice. We were given fresh pasta & water bottle on the house to try which was unexpected & very kind.

I am glad because I never thought of ordering pasta but that was the BEST pasta I have had in a minute and will be getting again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent meals and dessert. We had Lamb Kuzi and Chicken Kebab platters. Knafe for dessert. The menu is diverse and we want to come back again to try several other new dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great taste at a fair price, and quick!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

i got the lamb and okra stew. lamb was good but the stew was quite sour.

Food was average and very limited seating

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Small place in a strip mall with 2 tables and 7 chairs. The food was delicious! Worth going to.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is freaking awesome. Great flavors!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a great place with really good food!!! Small hole in the wall with just 2 tables but most people there were like me... takeout. I ordered a lot...I wanted to try different things.
Lamb shank with yogurt was wonderful and curry lamb stew was good...though I like stronger curry...but that's just a personal preference...but it was still delicious.
Hummus is good.
The meat in the gyros was not as flavorful as I had hoped...but still it was good.
Overall, I am happy I discovered this place and I am going back today after I write this review!!!
I would plan on ordering takeout because of lack of seating. I am looking forward to another lamb shank. There are about 4 different types and I wasn't originally going to order the lamb shank with yogurt because yogurt on a lamb shank? It didn't sound right to me but girl at the counter said it was the most popular and I am glad I listened to her and got one!!!! I might get another lamb curry stew also and maybe try something other than a gyro. They other gyro type wraps on the menu.
The ladies running the place that day were very nice.
Overall I was very happy I found this place and I enjoyed their food 👍👍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing flavor and high quality food!!!! and good size portions!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Visiting from Colorado this place came up and I am now considering moving to Tempe. The food is so fresh and so delicious! You can tell they really care about authentic flavors and ingredients. Stacy, the gorgeous woman who took our order was fantastic and so kind and accommodating. I cannot believe there is not more hype here but I will be back!

Stacy rocks! The food slaps! No line? Why isn't there a line out the door. The food was fresh and Stacy is a Badass. If you're in town or just a local. You should pop in to the Wessen. Tell them Mence sent you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5