Ya Hala truly lives up to its name — a warm welcome from start to finish. The moment you walk in, the aroma of freshly grilled meats and spices wraps around you like a hug from home. The staff is attentive without hovering, and every dish feels prepared with real care. The hummus is creamy and rich, the shawarma tender and bursting with flavor, and the falafel has that perfect crispy shell with a soft, savory center.
What makes Ya Hala stand out, though, is its atmosphere — relaxed yet vibrant, perfect for both family dinners and casual nights out. Portions are generous, prices fair, and you leave both full and genuinely satisfied. Ya Hala isn’t just another Mediterranean restaurant; it’s a true gem that makes you want to come back again and again.
Dm Joan Harrisy
We had an excellent dining experience at Ya Hala restaurant. The mixed grill was flavorful and perfectly cooked, And the real star of the meal was the eggplant fatteh ( try to order it in advance it’s freshly cooked) . The combination of flavors was simply outstanding, making it a dish I would highly recommend to anyone , homemade quality !
Best food for the reasonable price..and the customer service is 10/10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shakil Tufan
Amazing Family serving 7 days a week The food is so good and prices unbearable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Biewer
This is the first time my family and I are here. This restaurant has been around for 3 years and somehow, it has gone under my radar and I'm mad about it. Lol. The food here is fantastic and the family that runs this restaurant is super kind and generous. Excellent sized portions which makes this a tremendous bang for your buck. Umm, the gyro here...best kept secret (not any longer, I guess) Be sure to try the sage tea! Everything was so wonderful that I can't wait to go back and try something new!
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. I had a smile on my face the whole time I was here! Thank you so much for this delicious meal, I'm sure that I'll come back ((:
I’ve always been disappointed with gyro sandwiches from middle eastern restaurants. This however, one of the best ones i’ve had. The meat was so flavor and not gamey what so ever. 5/5.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Millan
Amazing food and service! The staff is super friendly and helpful. Best beef kabab I’ve had. Their chicken swarma is also delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma
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Food was fresh and tasty. The “Sorry, we have no bathroom” response to my request, was disappointing. The Aldi’s Diet Coke was lousy A side note: They had no change. It was less than a dollar. I didn’t care, but it seemed a bit odd. Maybe a ‘To go’ order would be a better choice
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma
Aishling Martinez
Ya Hala offers a wonderful dining experience with delicious food at great prices. While we had to wait a bit for our food, the staff made sure we were comfortable by serving us coffee and dates. The hospitality was top-notch, making the wait more than worth it. Highly recommend this spot.
Ya Hala truly lives up to its name — a warm welcome from start to finish. The moment you walk in, the aroma of freshly grilled meats and spices wraps around you like a hug from home. The staff is attentive without hovering, and every dish feels prepared with real care. The hummus is creamy and rich, the shawarma tender and bursting with flavor, and the falafel has that perfect crispy shell with a soft, savory center.
What makes Ya Hala stand out, though, is its atmosphere — relaxed yet vibrant, perfect for both family dinners and casual nights out. Portions are generous, prices fair, and you leave both full and genuinely satisfied. Ya Hala isn’t just another Mediterranean restaurant; it’s a true gem that makes you want to come back again and again.
We had an excellent dining experience at Ya Hala restaurant.
The mixed grill was flavorful and perfectly cooked,
And the real star of the meal was the eggplant fatteh ( try to order it in advance it’s freshly cooked) . The combination of flavors was simply outstanding, making it a dish I would highly recommend to anyone , homemade quality !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mix Grill, Falafel, Sandwich, Hummus, Salad, Fries, Arayies, Chicken Shawarma
Good place to eat clean food delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent learning service, very good teachers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best food for the reasonable price..and the customer service is 10/10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Family serving 7 days a week
The food is so good and prices unbearable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the first time my family and I are here. This restaurant has been around for 3 years and somehow, it has gone under my radar and I'm mad about it. Lol. The food here is fantastic and the family that runs this restaurant is super kind and generous. Excellent sized portions which makes this a tremendous bang for your buck. Umm, the gyro here...best kept secret (not any longer, I guess) Be sure to try the sage tea! Everything was so wonderful that I can't wait to go back and try something new!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Sandwich, Chicken Kebab, Fattoush Salad, Hummus
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. I had a smile on my face the whole time I was here! Thank you so much for this delicious meal, I'm sure that I'll come back ((:
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pita, Salad, Gyro Sandwich, Fattoush Salad, Sandwich, Hummus
Amazing food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I agree! The best Arab food I have found on the North Shore no contest. The owner is great and you can tell he puts love and care into every bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mix Grill, Salad, Falafel, Fries, Chicken Shawarma, Sandwich, Hummus
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve always been disappointed with gyro sandwiches from middle eastern restaurants. This however, one of the best ones i’ve had. The meat was so flavor and not gamey what so ever. 5/5.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and service! The staff is super friendly and helpful. Best beef kabab I’ve had. Their chicken swarma is also delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma
Food was fresh and tasty.
The “Sorry, we have no bathroom” response to my request, was disappointing.
The Aldi’s Diet Coke was lousy
A side note: They had no change. It was less than a dollar. I didn’t care, but it seemed a bit odd.
Maybe a ‘To go’ order would be a better choice
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma
Ya Hala offers a wonderful dining experience with delicious food at great prices. While we had to wait a bit for our food, the staff made sure we were comfortable by serving us coffee and dates. The hospitality was top-notch, making the wait more than worth it. Highly recommend this spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mix Grill, Salad, Chicken Shawarma, Hummus, Beef Kebab
I ordered the chicken Schwarma spicy and they just put hot sauce all over and the bread got all broken and fell apart.
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