Middle Eastern Restaurants near Shrewsbury, MA

“Fresh and delicious food, great portions for the price, excellent and friendly staff. We got the beef gyro platter, chicken platter, and falafel sandwich. Everything was very fresh and extremely tasty. I will definitely be coming back. Well done!“

“Ordered the weekend special dishes, chicken nihari and pepper chicken and just loved it. Was bit spicy than expected but paired well freshly baked naan bread. Other dishes looked really stale and unpleasant. Seemed no one ever order those dishes especially the butter chicken. But overall food quailty is great especially the freshly prepared items.“

“Ok, so I have never had a more delicious hummus or falafel sandwich in my life. Seriously. My wife had the chicken schwarma and has the same comment about it. The Greek salad was perfect.The only negative is figuring out the evening hours, which seem to fluctuate- don't depend on the published ones- call to confirm.. rating of 4 only because of unannounced hours changes. Food is a heavy 5 star all the way...“

“I Give Aladdin 5 stars for several reasons! I have ate there and ordered food over a dozen times and each and every time the food is fresh and is the best authentic Iraqi food I have ever eaten! The owner is such a nice guy and has always went out of his way to be polite and accommodating in anyway!“

“I drove from boston. 2.5 hours at 4pm on Friday + 1 hr trip back . picked up the some of the best bread I've had in years .. a feast for 30 people . worth every penny, and will make that drive again in a heart beat. you can call it tandorri bread, Palestinian bread, irani bread or iraqi bread. The beast bread for Palestinian M'Sakhan . special thanks to the wonderfull Iraqi lady that helped me with my order. Thank you.“

“We just did catering for Persian New Year for 120 guests, and everything went super well! The food was amazing and everyone loved it! The delivery experience was sweet and the owners did every efforts to make this seamless and easy! They even added some bread without charging us! Definitely go there for dine in experience and order food for your events! 5 star!Vegetarian options: Mirzaghasemi“

“The ambience is excellent for a large group or an intimate dinner experience. Spacious, comfortable seating. The dining room staff was excellent. Being Lebanese my standards are high when it comes to Middle Eastern food. The hummus was excellent! The baba ghanoush was good but I'm not certain if they use jarred grilled eggplant or fresh, personally I thought it may have been jarred. I ordered the chicken Shawarma salad. I was a little disappointed when I received it as it was not chicken Shawarma. Even people who aren't Lebanese know what Shawarma is, especially in Worcester, the competition is high! This was chicken kebab on salad. (I wish I read the reviews before ordering as someone else stated the same). I reminded myself that if Shawarma wasn't on the menu I would've ordered the chicken kebab anyways and looked past it, however if that was the only thing I had ordered I would've been highly disappointed. The excellent dining service made up for the rude bar staff and unfortunately I feel it needs to be mentioned. I approached the bar and was asking who I was with if they wanted a drink. The bartender (blonde older woman with glasses) said she was busy, and I could completely understand just wanted to make sure she came back to me - but then she told me I could wait until I was seated at my table and order with my waitress. We sat in the bar for another 15 minutes, and even after she wasn't busy she didn't offer to serve me a drink. She served other people drinks right next to me who were with us but she clearly couldn't swallow her pride and ask if I would like a drink. I was in the restaurant for 30 minutes before I finally got a drink as I followed the instructions and waited to be seated and ordered through the waitress. I'm not the type to speak up and make a scene, but the bartender clearly needs customer service training. I didn't let any of the negative things ruin my evening. Everyone loved their dinner, also pictured is the lamb chops and Shrimp. I wish them much success as their business grows, and hope that my feedback can be useful.“

“Great experience. Conveniently located in the center of the town. Fresh authentic flavors. Welcoming owners. The menu is clear and the ordering system is easy. I always look forward to eating at this place with my family. The portions are huge and kids love to share their food with each other.“

“After a few attempts on Grub hub, finally got to try Shawarma food. The Babaganoosh is the best I've had since the El Morocco closed. Fresh and smokey. Perfect flavor. No lemon needed. Hubby total enjoyed the grape leaves. Next time we'll order earlier in the day to try more of their delicious “

“Wow, I was very pleasantly surprised upon entering El Basha to see that they now have a full liquor license. I admit that in the past, it was fun to take a great bottle in with us to pair with our meals however it is very convenient now that they have a full license, allowing each diner to have exactly what they want to drink.The food continues to be very good and well worth the visit.“

“At El Basha Restaurant & Bar, we indulged in their flavorful kabobs. Each kabob was perfectly grilled to tender perfection, offering a delightful blend of spices and tender meat. The inviting ambiance and attentive service enhanced our dining experience, making it a memorable meal to savor.“

“Very good food, very clean place and great service the staff was also very authentic Lebanese/ middle eastern taste. Would love to come back. We ordered grape leaves, chicken shawarma and falafel and the freshness of all items, the flavors and the taste of all the food items was delicious“

“Bay State Shawarma and Grill has officially become a Friday tradition for me. The mixed grill platter is a delicious symphony of flavors that demonstrates their culinary expertise. The pleasant service fosters a welcoming environment, making each visit enjoyable. The Middle Eastern Grocery Shop in the back is a hidden gem that sells authentic supplies for homemade cookery. Family seating contributes to the warm atmosphere, making it an ideal location for parties. The meat pies are a must-try, with the ideal combination of flakiness and flavorful filling. Knowing that the meal is Halal contributes to the overall comfort and happiness of the dining experience. Bay State Shawarma and Grill is more than simply a restaurant; it's a location that appeals to all of your senses, making Friday lunches a weekly highlight.“