Middle Eastern Restaurants in Charlotte, NC

“Food is great! We tried hummus with chicken and shawarma wrap! Both are great! Also a first place where we could have a pot of tea with honey and lemon. The seats are comfy and perfect for a weekend branch. There’s some smell of shisha but not really bothering.“

“Fantastic food and superior service. Perfect price point. Highly recommend.“

“We absolutely LOVE Naf Naf! We try something new every weekend, and Naf Naf instantly won us over on the first of many visits since!

The service is spot on, especially for new customers who have no idea what or how to order. (I go all out on the spicy dishes.)

And the bathrooms were spotless! That's important.“

“My wife and I stopped in on a recent visit to Charlotte and we were absolutely blown away. Greeted by several friendly faces as soon as we walked in and the food was delicious. Definitely plan on stopping here again in the future!“

“Vegan & Vegetarian friendly .. The falafels are delicious..ordered both the Vegetarian dishes and loved everything. vibes & atmosphere were great & the service 👌 was impeccable, attentive and very friendly“

“This coffee shop has been recommended to me a few times, I finally made it there last night & it didn't disappoint. The place was nicely done, smells amazing & staff were very attentive & their recommendations were spot on. Their desserts look scrumptious it was hard to pick which ones to order. Their Turkish & Saudi coffee were served in a traditional pot which added to the aesthetic. Their pistachio cake & bee bites were so yum, not sweet but just the right taste. The only reason for 4 stars : parking spot can be a challenge especially on a week day & space can be tight for a large group so take that into consideration. Overall, we had a great experience & will definitely be back soon“

“La comida me encanto la recomiendo .“

“The food was absolutely amazing and the service was even better! They do an awesome job!“

“The food is amazing! Very fresh, clean, and food is flavorful! So good. Will be back many times!“

“This place is totally legit! They have awesome Mediterranean style cuisine which never disappoints! It’s small and a little divey but this place is all about the food which is awesome! They have Lunch Specials (M-F until 3PM) where you can get Chicken or Kafta Kababs or Shawarma Meat with two sides for $12.99. That’s one of the best lunch deals in town! It is on my regular restaurant rotation list!

Friendly staff with good service too. If you love Mediterranean cuisine or are on the Mediterranean Diet and don’t feel like cooking, this is the place for you!“

“The food is amazing and the people are so kind! Rabeya is doing a wonderful job!“

“My son Roman came here with a friend, and while we were in Charlotte running errands the day before New Year’s Eve, I told him I was hungry. He said, “Mom, you will love YAFO Kitchen.”
As a top Google Guide & Contributor with over 233 Million views, I’ve eaten pretty much everywhere, but I have to say this: the food here is incredibly tasty. Every bite is packed with flavor, and the toum (garlic spread/dip) is to die for!
I grew up near Detroit, and my mom would frequent the best Mediterranean restaurants, bringing home carry-out on a weekly basis—so I know good Mediterranean food.
During this visit, I introduced myself to the GM of YAFO, whose name is Drex, and told him how much I loved the food & especially the toum. He then introduced me to Alfredo, the chef. It was nearly closing time, but we had a great chat. I told them both that I can’t wait to bring my husband, who is the ultimate critic—he had both a Lebanese and a Greek grandmother, and the food in his household was insanely good. I know YAFO will impress him.
The best part is that I had so much food in my bowl (I ordered the chicken shawarma with multiple toppings, including tabbouleh, and my son had the falafel) that it was enough for lunch the next day.
And let’s talk about the pita bread that came with our bowls. I have never had such fluffy pita in my life.
To my Google viewers: I hope this place doesn’t get too busy to the point we can’t get in—but seriously, just go. Trust me!

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