This was an emergency stop for us, as we had last minute company coming and we needed to supplement what we were already going to serve. We usually go to Kalamazoo or elsewhere for more authentic Middle Eastern food because the quality is significantly better and the prices are more commensurate with the level of cuisine. Tonight, we ordered nothing but Kibbie and Hummus and the price was very high, while the quality and taste of the food was mediocre. To us, Aladdin's is the fast food of Middle Eastern cuisine. On a positive note, their staff has always been very courteous and attentive. Try Petra Middle Eastern Cuisine in Mishawaka on McKinley Highway (at Fir). They have much better food and portions at reasonable prices. It's authentic too. Ask for Yusef. He will take care of you and guide you through their excellent menu. Petras strikes me as more of a carry-out place, but there is a small dining room. We got carry out at Petra's for Easter and it was excellent.
Jim Madala
Excellent thin crust variety of
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Logan Woodward
Clean space. Our server Jazmin was fantastic. The cauliflower appetizer is a must try! We’d like to come back to try more - the prices are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Woodville
First time trying this place. We got carry out and ordered falafel, pita, lentil soup, and toubouli. Soo yummy!!! Will definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup
Jamye Richmond
Waitress was very informative on food, very nice. Food was great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cranberry Walnut Salad with Feta and Chicken, Baba Ghanouj, Falafel Hummus Roll, Salad Dressing, Grape Leaves
Avis B.
Wonderful Mediterranean food. Nothing else in the area comes close to the flavorful experience. So happy to have this restaurant in our area.
Amanda Noack-Cogland
So I enjoy eating here. It's always been good when my bf and I go there. Today we took our 9 yr old and 13 yr old. Both were quiet for the most part.Our server came and we got drinks ordered. My 13 yr old asked her what is spicy on the menu that is good. She looked at him and said 'read the menu, I don't have time to help you'A minute later my bf asked about different things and she suddenly had time.But neither he nor I were happy by that. My son said nevermind I'll just eat some place else. He has no idea about a good portion of the foods and was trying to expand on what he eats. I found it rude of her. She stood talking to every other table about mindless topics.I also would have ordered something bigger and more expensive had she just helped him or suggested one thing.I don't think I'll be back sadly. Also, I never got our water or sugar for my tea.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Scorch7
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josef Kainrad
Had a good experience Thursday with Megan as our server. Lots of vegan options.
Josef
Had a good experience Thursday with Megan as our server. Lots of vegan options.
Delicious food! The hot sauce was incredible! Our waitress was so sweet and did a great job! Steak was so so good! Will definitely be back! Large menu too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Shawarma
Lizzie L.
I will admit that meditteranean is my favorite type of cuisine, but wow, this place is great. It's been a favorite of mine since I moved to South Bend in 2017, and nearly everything is great. I had my start as a waitress at a meditteranean restaraunt that made THE GREATEST FOOD OF ALL TIME, and so my standards for good meditteranean are quite high. Let me tell you what is good here: The hummus!!! We could drink this hummus. It is a more watery texture than some may be used to, but the flavor is phenomenal. The pita is a bit dry, but you could eat this hummus on wood chips and it would still be good. Jasmine's favorite with lamb is my favorite- it's a delightful medley of brown rice, carrots, chickpeas, plus I drown it in tahini sauce (which I recommend doing- ask for a second sauce). The lamb has only been over cooked once in all the years I've been. The dolmades are fair. The Louie bzeit is very good, a little heavy on pepper, but still very good. You cannot get a bad dessert. They serve five star cakes and baklavas. The juices and teas are also good. I've taken many friends over the years and everyone has liked their food- I can't imagine anything on the menu being poor quality. But if you're asking for a recommendation: jasmines favorite with lamb, extra tahini, and get a hummus to share. If you want to splurge get your favorite slice of cake or try a piece of baklava, you won't be disappointed.
Charlotte B.
I always complain about not having anything "craveable" near me but that all changed after Aladdin's! The food was outstanding (especially the falafel), the service was great, wine was delightful and the restaurant was very clean. I cannot wait to go back!
This was an emergency stop for us, as we had last minute company coming and we needed to supplement what we were already going to serve. We usually go to Kalamazoo or elsewhere for more authentic Middle Eastern food because the quality is significantly better and the prices are more commensurate with the level of cuisine. Tonight, we ordered nothing but Kibbie and Hummus and the price was very high, while the quality and taste of the food was mediocre. To us, Aladdin's is the fast food of Middle Eastern cuisine. On a positive note, their staff has always been very courteous and attentive. Try Petra Middle Eastern Cuisine in Mishawaka on McKinley Highway (at Fir). They have much better food and portions at reasonable prices. It's authentic too. Ask for Yusef. He will take care of you and guide you through their excellent menu. Petras strikes me as more of a carry-out place, but there is a small dining room. We got carry out at Petra's for Easter and it was excellent.
Excellent thin crust variety of
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clean space. Our server Jazmin was fantastic. The cauliflower appetizer is a must try! We’d like to come back to try more - the prices are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time trying this place. We got carry out and ordered falafel, pita, lentil soup, and toubouli. Soo yummy!!! Will definitely be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup
Waitress was very informative on food, very nice. Food was great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cranberry Walnut Salad with Feta and Chicken, Baba Ghanouj, Falafel Hummus Roll, Salad Dressing, Grape Leaves
Wonderful Mediterranean food. Nothing else in the area comes close to the flavorful experience. So happy to have this restaurant in our area.
So I enjoy eating here. It's always been good when my bf and I go there. Today we took our 9 yr old and 13 yr old. Both were quiet for the most part.Our server came and we got drinks ordered. My 13 yr old asked her what is spicy on the menu that is good. She looked at him and said 'read the menu, I don't have time to help you'A minute later my bf asked about different things and she suddenly had time.But neither he nor I were happy by that. My son said nevermind I'll just eat some place else. He has no idea about a good portion of the foods and was trying to expand on what he eats. I found it rude of her. She stood talking to every other table about mindless topics.I also would have ordered something bigger and more expensive had she just helped him or suggested one thing.I don't think I'll be back sadly. Also, I never got our water or sugar for my tea.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a good experience Thursday with Megan as our server. Lots of vegan options.
Had a good experience Thursday with Megan as our server. Lots of vegan options.
Restaurantji Recommends
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Kafta Rolled Pita, Cranberry Walnut Salad with Feta and Chicken, Pita Bread and Salad, Sultans Shawarma Pitza, Grape Leaves
Tasty food! Not expensive!Vegetarian options: You can adjust the vegetarian option to vegan option.
Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo, Mujadara, Falafel Hummus Roll, Pita Bread and Salad
Delicious food! The hot sauce was incredible! Our waitress was so sweet and did a great job! Steak was so so good! Will definitely be back! Large menu too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Shawarma
I will admit that meditteranean is my favorite type of cuisine, but wow, this place is great. It's been a favorite of mine since I moved to South Bend in 2017, and nearly everything is great. I had my start as a waitress at a meditteranean restaraunt that made THE GREATEST FOOD OF ALL TIME, and so my standards for good meditteranean are quite high. Let me tell you what is good here: The hummus!!! We could drink this hummus. It is a more watery texture than some may be used to, but the flavor is phenomenal. The pita is a bit dry, but you could eat this hummus on wood chips and it would still be good. Jasmine's favorite with lamb is my favorite- it's a delightful medley of brown rice, carrots, chickpeas, plus I drown it in tahini sauce (which I recommend doing- ask for a second sauce). The lamb has only been over cooked once in all the years I've been. The dolmades are fair. The Louie bzeit is very good, a little heavy on pepper, but still very good. You cannot get a bad dessert. They serve five star cakes and baklavas. The juices and teas are also good. I've taken many friends over the years and everyone has liked their food- I can't imagine anything on the menu being poor quality. But if you're asking for a recommendation: jasmines favorite with lamb, extra tahini, and get a hummus to share. If you want to splurge get your favorite slice of cake or try a piece of baklava, you won't be disappointed.
I always complain about not having anything "craveable" near me but that all changed after Aladdin's! The food was outstanding (especially the falafel), the service was great, wine was delightful and the restaurant was very clean. I cannot wait to go back!