Middle Eastern Restaurants near Norridge, IL

“For the amount and quality of food you get for the price, this place is a steal. After traveling all day and parking at the Cumberland Blue Line, we came down the road to Bab Alsalam and I cannot rave enough how amazing this place is and will be coming back each and every single time we travel out of O'Hare. The food was not only delicious, but so much flavor punched into every bite. We ordered a Chicken Shawarma Entree and the Mixed Shawarma and both were exceptional in taste. Comes with salads, pita bread, and incredibly flavorful hummus. Attached is a photo of how much food they give you. It's massive. We had enough for leftovers the next day. HIGHLY recommend this place and I'm already trying to find a way to make my way back to Chicago just to eat at this place again lol. Thanks for the amazing service!“

“Store front restaurant in a strip mall is find! Plenty of parking. Half a dozen tables for dining. While we were there, they had a steady stream of take out orders. Their is a nick-nack with a flag of Jordan, maybe the influence is coming from. Their Gyros is not the typical style in the USA, all the same ingredients firmly wrapped in their flat bread rather than a pita. Baba Ghanouj is one of my favorite dishes from middle eastern cuisine, EZ Shawarma does an excellent version. Also impressed by their Lamb Chops at $24, serverd on Basmati yellow rice with grilled vegetables. We also had chicken Shawarma entrée also served on Basmati yellow rice with grilled vegetables. We finished off with Baklava.“

“The best food & Staff very yummy 😋“

“First time having dinner here and it was so good. Fast service and nice atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back!“

“Highly recommend! Good food that 3 generations of Desi immigrants approve of, from those born in colonial India, to post partition Pakistanis, to American-Born little ones. Suits all palates.

All food was good but saag paneer in particular was the bomb. So was nihari (authentic!). Elachi chai was great , too. Very clean, down to the bathroom. Kind service.“

“My first experience at this restaurant was enjoyable due to the staff explaining what items came with which plate, recommending dishes/drinks and understanding my food preferences. I ordered a Lamb Koubideh and Persian Iced Tea with sugar packets, both were flavorful and full filling.“

“Absolutely delicious! I would totally recommend. 🫶🏻“

“The food is amazing: tasty and healthy. I love it. Thank you for also baking the Masala biscuit for our dinner.“

“I don’t always write reviews but when I do it’s because I’m impressed or disappointed. I ordered for to go. I had the grilled platter. Rice two kind, beef I think or lamb, chicken and kafta. Everything was delicious. Chicken was the best it was soft inside and just fall apart in the mouth. Hummus was great not too strong not too salty. Fattoush salad was also great. Overall I would recommend as a place to go for a quick middle eastern bite.“

“Good food and good service I hope keep the good luck and good jobs“

“Update: I’ve been going here for many years, with longer hours now and a remodeled and much larger dining area that looks and feels pleasant, they’ve really been doing a great job! Quality is consistent and always tastes great. Very fresh and lots of healthy options that taste great! Cannot recommend this place enough.

Amazing Middle Eastern food! Prices are amazing, food is fantastic, and overall the whole business has a very strong flow to it! Employees work very hard to serve costumers and help keep the place clean. Absolutely amazing!“

“I got the combination plate, it was a lot of food and everything was 🔥 they also gave me a scoop of hummus to try which was also good“

“A nice place and the food is delicious they have and the staff there are nice people fresh food every day and clean something indescribable Thank you guys“

“Very friendly and the food delicious !“

“Been here a few times and finally decided to write a review. Prices are fair. Food is always consistent, warm, tasty, and portions are large. Haneeth Mandi was fabulous. Chicken was spicy and tender and juicy. Fall off the bone cooked perfectly. Rice was also fresh and cooked to perfection. They provide sauces that compliment the dish nicely. Love that this place has maintained the quality and their service is always friendly. Restaurant is clean and a good atmosphere to sit relax and enjoy a meal.“

“I’m Mexicano and the mix grill combo plate chicken steak and beef kifta hummus the rice salad is amazing ,,, little pricey but you get what you paid for ,,, the falafel is great ,, I give 5 stars out of 5 , 4 real Great clean and fast service !!!!“

“One of the best restaurants in Chicago! The lunch special is my favorite - the most flavorful kabobs and rice (I upgrade to the Kabuli style rice). I also love the Kabuli Palaw (lamb shank). Service is always efficient and friendly. Afghan Kabob is worth a visit even if you're not in the area!“

“This place *never* lets us down. The food is delicious, fresh and just so tasty. Their hummus is the BEST- they add some delicious garnishes on it. Best hummus I’ve ever had. Just too good and reliable. My kids love it too which is great.“

“The food is so delicious. The people are very kind and so patient. The workers are so happy to help and work fast too. My family always comes here and my sisters and I love the vegan options. The owner is very kind and looks out for everyone with great conversations. They have a lot of delicious drinks. We are looking forward to coming back soon!“

“انصح في زياره مطعم بهار ونار يتوفر لديهم جميع انواع المأكولات الشرقيه والغربيه والخدمه في المطعم سريعه واسعار مناسبه“

“is a good place for eat healthy.“

“The food is incredible! The owners know how to treat their customers. So professional and caring I am hooked!! Everyone must visit this restaurant I highly recommend it!!“

“One of the nicest, cleanest place to eat the delicious hot mandi. We got the family platter for 4-5 people and ma sha Allah what a luxurious portion they gave. It was enough for probably 7 people. Will definitely come here again. And people who know the chai (tea) in Madinah, dont miss the adani chai. They made it fresh and it tasted exactly like the madinah shareef tea place“

“Best food, very kind staff, all around great place!“

“Delicious food - great ambiance - great Melvin Taylor!!“

“Food, service and ambiance are perfect for a dinner out. Highly recommended!“

“absolutely delicious! the falafel was perfectly crispy on the outside and moist in the middle“

“Food was outstanding as was the service! We definitely recommend it!“

“Amazing food & service! Thank you Chicago♥️“

“Came here with a friend for a quick bite. Got the combo plate. Was fresh, fast and delicious. We were stuffed and super satisfied. Prices seemed a little high until we seen the portion size. Was well worth it 🔥🔥🔥“

“We're in Chicago for a week and we stopped to eat here twice. Delicous, clean, filling and fresh.

The fried laghman noodles were nice and had a great chew. The veggies were cooked perfectly, the meat was tender and the overall dish was not super oily like others we've tried. Portion is bigger than it looks so go hungry.

The ayrim sai laghman was also delicious and light.

The plov was also delicious and not too oily. The raisins were plump and were great with the savory rice. And of course quail eggs with plov are always perfect.

The white dumpling soup (chuch wara) had a great broth and dumplings were well cooked and tasty.

Most important is to try the bread! The bread is sooooo delicious and cooked in a tandoor. Samsa is also cooked in tandoor and is super juicy!

Staff and owners are always attentive and super nice!“

“We had a wonderful dinner tonight at Al Bawadi Grill. We had Mandi (Lamb with Rice) which was amazing and so tasty!. We ordered Salmon kabobs plus Kefta Kabob which were both so tasty and fresh! Yogurt drink was awesome and so fresh! Kanafa was not so sweet just the way we like it. Thanks again!“

“We loved our pistachio cold brew lattes-the best and best price! Especially Jose who was an amazing server! We will come back!!“

“We have a nice dinner the food was so good, and for sure we will back 💖💖“

“It's fantastic old school Chicago, and the food is so good, you just want to live there...“

“Best Mediterranean fast food I have ever had! Very good quality meat, always tender and marinated to perfection! My kid’s favorite restaurant and always a hit for our family party’s!“

“Absolutely delicious, as always! We miss being closer to Hala In. #supportlocal“

“I just picked up falafel and baba ghanouj and it has to be the best falafel I’ve ever had. I was coming back from Skokie and I wanted to go to Pita Inn on Dempster and it was too busy but I did not miss anything - this is better!“

“ordered a large order. they provided lots of sauce but forgot two main courses. instead of saying oh well and hanging up they went out of the way to bring us the items and a treat of baklava. this business has always been great and make all customers feel valued“

“Went to Occasion Garden Grooves on May 30th and had such a great time! The patio was beautiful, the music was amazing, and the sunset vibe was everything. Everyone was dancing, enjoying the weather, and just having fun. Definitely one of my favorite outdoor events in Chicago lately!“

““Absolutely amazing food! We used their catering service and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how delicious everything was — truly authentic Middle Eastern taste. Highly recommend for any event!”“

“Authentic, fresh, and tasty food. Generous portions. Great service. Their Moroccan fish is second to none. Best kosher fleishig restaurant in the Chicago area. We used to order their Shabbat meals every time we couldn’t cook and they never disappointed.“

“I've been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years absolutely the best humus I've have hands down love seeing the same people behind the counter“

“Friendly staff, cozy ambiance, & great service.♥️“

“I found this place completely by accident while searching on Google for a place to smoke hookah. I was truly impressed by the hospitality, the excellent service, and the delicious hookah.

I ordered tea and a hookah, but the waiter told me the tea would be complimentary. That kind and thoughtful gesture really touched me, and it made me decide to order some food to go as well.

Thank you so much for reminding me that there are still such genuinely kind and welcoming people in this world. ❤ I will definitely come back and not just once!“

“Wonderful food & service!“

“This restaurant is good and offers the most delicious and tasty food and fresh juices. I recommend it.“

“This is my second time here, and every time I come it’s so clean, the service is great, and the coffee drinks are so delicious! I’ve tried the Haraz latte and the pistachio latte and both are 10/10! It’s so vibey and a perfect place for me to work on my laptop! Love it here ❤“

“The girls working tonight were super sweet and understanding. A+ for customer service delicious food and scrumptious hot fresh pita bread!“