A great low-key market that serves chicken over rice, falafel, and many other items and groceries from the Middle East. Located in Wilkes-Barre, this place may be easy to miss as it's within a residential neighborhood and an overall quiet environment. No bright lights or anything that screams "Eat here!" This is definitely one of those locations that you need to look for or be introduced to. Otherwise, it's easy to find using any GPS and there's plenty of street parking. Given this location is technically a deli, I've only ordered takeout. However, there is indoor seating (seems more for convenience rather than an actual dine-in experience). You won't get a restaurant experience but rather a fast-food eat-in experience if that makes sense. Regardless, the location is comfortable and clean. Similarly, the workers are friendly and welcoming and have never given me an issue. I've ordered the falafel and the chicken over rice (biryani and the other option I don't remember currently) and they've both been tasty. The biryani offers mainly boneless meat (though sometimes it depends on availability and you might have to ask for that option) and it's a huge meal. The meal is well seasoned and the aroma is encapsulating. The falafel is great though not the best I've had (on the drier side) but tasty nonetheless. Falafel can come with salad if you want or on its own, with the option of 6 or 12 falafel balls. The food is prepared relatively quick and I've never waited too long (about 20 min max when the falafel is being prepared). I haven't tried any other food options here. Aside from the food, I haven't tried anything else in the market, though it all looks good! They have plenty of groceries and ingredients for one to make your own dishes or to add some variety to what you're already used to. Overall, the food here is great if you're on the go, want something healthy, and/or are in the mood for some middle eastern food. The prices are great for what you get. I recommend take-out but dining-in is an option. Either way, give this place a try!
K B.
The steak and cheese was excellent. The prices were cheap. The food was ready fast, and the staff was friendly.
Christopher Michael Duncan
The food is so good! The lamb is so tender, flavorful, and juicy. And the rice is perfect! Also, the service is very very fast and polite. They have very reasonable prices, and a good variety of spices. This place is very impressive, and I can't wait to go again!
Edward P.
This place is definitely worth visiting. Granted, it's nothing fancy but the food is fantastic. They just moved from a smaller location next door and it looks like they are still settling in to their new store. This is both a market where you can purchase Middle Eastern products such as olive oil, snacks, numerous types of dates, yogurts, etc. However, they also cook some amazingly tasty dishes that you can take home with you or eat in the store. Keep in mind, they only have about four tables if you want to dine at the store. The two guys who run the place are as nice as you'll find anywhere and explained what was in several of the dishes. I had the Shakshuka and Chicken Shawarma. I was blown away by how good the Chicken Shawarma tasted. Definitely the best I've had in NEPA. The Shakshuka was fantastic and it came with an entire bag Taboon Bread that was nice and warm. I ended up taking most of the bread home and will eat it with dinner tonight. I intend to try everything on this menu eventually and the next dish is definitely going to be Kabsa. Oh, and the also make cheesesteaks which at first I thought was strange for a mid-east restaurant but so many people have told me that they are one of the best they've ever tasted.
Jess J.
Awesome cheesesteaks! The meat is so tender with a large amount of cheese. Great prices! Try the hummus- made fresh to order! Yummy! Friendly staff.
Peter B.
Excellent low key spot. Food is incredible. The sauce on the chicken over rice was excellent. Long wait because guy was working alone but it was well worth it!
Joe H
I've stopped in here a few times while visiting relatives in Wilkes-Barre. Located in the Parsons section on George Ave, this place is a shining beacon of hope on an otherwise drab and unremarkable stretch of road. The market sells lots of items you can't find elsewhere, including halal foods, flat bread, dried goods, grape leaves, water pipes, and a rarely found selection of candy and treats. Their lamb and chicken specials are to die for. They also put on an incredible buffet on Fridays, though I'm not sure they're running that now, due to this stupid virus. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, and it's nice to have something so special, located so close to my family's home in Miners Mills.
Khaleil Al-Sahsah A.
This place is AMAZING!!!! It's very authentic food. Rice and meat dish was excellent! Tabulah fresh to order, Falafel is fresh and delicious. If you are in the area and you like Arabic food, take the extra time to stop by this place!!
3ljp
This is a great spot for lunch, my wife and I get takeout all the time. It's a small Middle Eastern Market that serves food too. They have a few tables upfront and a takeout counter in the back. We like the Cheesesteaks, Chicken Cheesesteaks and Chicken Shawarma. They also serve Tabbouleh, Baba Ghanoush, Falafel and more. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and it's clean. The prices are great.
Excellent hookah, service and atmosphere thanks, keep the good work up, very satisfied customers. Thanks
Danielle Rivera
Nice hookah spot and great atmosphere. Great prices and mohammed was really nice ?. Will be going back soon.
Dee Dee
Nice hookah spot and great atmosphere. Great prices and mohammed was really nice ðŸ‘. Will be going back soon.
Naveen O.
Finally a middle eastern themed hookah lounge!! Great vibes, amazing staff and smooth hookah! They made me feel so comfortable coming in and accommodated so much with my party! If they had more than 5 stars I'd give it to them! Definitely my go to spot from now on!!
A great low-key market that serves chicken over rice, falafel, and many other items and groceries from the Middle East. Located in Wilkes-Barre, this place may be easy to miss as it's within a residential neighborhood and an overall quiet environment. No bright lights or anything that screams "Eat here!" This is definitely one of those locations that you need to look for or be introduced to. Otherwise, it's easy to find using any GPS and there's plenty of street parking. Given this location is technically a deli, I've only ordered takeout. However, there is indoor seating (seems more for convenience rather than an actual dine-in experience). You won't get a restaurant experience but rather a fast-food eat-in experience if that makes sense. Regardless, the location is comfortable and clean. Similarly, the workers are friendly and welcoming and have never given me an issue. I've ordered the falafel and the chicken over rice (biryani and the other option I don't remember currently) and they've both been tasty. The biryani offers mainly boneless meat (though sometimes it depends on availability and you might have to ask for that option) and it's a huge meal. The meal is well seasoned and the aroma is encapsulating. The falafel is great though not the best I've had (on the drier side) but tasty nonetheless. Falafel can come with salad if you want or on its own, with the option of 6 or 12 falafel balls. The food is prepared relatively quick and I've never waited too long (about 20 min max when the falafel is being prepared). I haven't tried any other food options here. Aside from the food, I haven't tried anything else in the market, though it all looks good! They have plenty of groceries and ingredients for one to make your own dishes or to add some variety to what you're already used to. Overall, the food here is great if you're on the go, want something healthy, and/or are in the mood for some middle eastern food. The prices are great for what you get. I recommend take-out but dining-in is an option. Either way, give this place a try!
The steak and cheese was excellent. The prices were cheap. The food was ready fast, and the staff was friendly.
The food is so good! The lamb is so tender, flavorful, and juicy. And the rice is perfect! Also, the service is very very fast and polite. They have very reasonable prices, and a good variety of spices. This place is very impressive, and I can't wait to go again!
This place is definitely worth visiting. Granted, it's nothing fancy but the food is fantastic. They just moved from a smaller location next door and it looks like they are still settling in to their new store. This is both a market where you can purchase Middle Eastern products such as olive oil, snacks, numerous types of dates, yogurts, etc. However, they also cook some amazingly tasty dishes that you can take home with you or eat in the store. Keep in mind, they only have about four tables if you want to dine at the store. The two guys who run the place are as nice as you'll find anywhere and explained what was in several of the dishes. I had the Shakshuka and Chicken Shawarma. I was blown away by how good the Chicken Shawarma tasted. Definitely the best I've had in NEPA. The Shakshuka was fantastic and it came with an entire bag Taboon Bread that was nice and warm. I ended up taking most of the bread home and will eat it with dinner tonight. I intend to try everything on this menu eventually and the next dish is definitely going to be Kabsa. Oh, and the also make cheesesteaks which at first I thought was strange for a mid-east restaurant but so many people have told me that they are one of the best they've ever tasted.
Awesome cheesesteaks! The meat is so tender with a large amount of cheese. Great prices! Try the hummus- made fresh to order! Yummy! Friendly staff.
Excellent low key spot. Food is incredible. The sauce on the chicken over rice was excellent. Long wait because guy was working alone but it was well worth it!
I've stopped in here a few times while visiting relatives in Wilkes-Barre. Located in the Parsons section on George Ave, this place is a shining beacon of hope on an otherwise drab and unremarkable stretch of road. The market sells lots of items you can't find elsewhere, including halal foods, flat bread, dried goods, grape leaves, water pipes, and a rarely found selection of candy and treats. Their lamb and chicken specials are to die for. They also put on an incredible buffet on Fridays, though I'm not sure they're running that now, due to this stupid virus. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, and it's nice to have something so special, located so close to my family's home in Miners Mills.
This place is AMAZING!!!! It's very authentic food. Rice and meat dish was excellent! Tabulah fresh to order, Falafel is fresh and delicious. If you are in the area and you like Arabic food, take the extra time to stop by this place!!
This is a great spot for lunch, my wife and I get takeout all the time. It's a small Middle Eastern Market that serves food too. They have a few tables upfront and a takeout counter in the back. We like the Cheesesteaks, Chicken Cheesesteaks and Chicken Shawarma. They also serve Tabbouleh, Baba Ghanoush, Falafel and more. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and it's clean. The prices are great.
Best cheese steaks! and friendly owners!!
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Great value for money and very nice people.
Excellent hookah, service and atmosphere thanks, keep the good work up, very satisfied customers. Thanks
Nice hookah spot and great atmosphere. Great prices and mohammed was really nice ?. Will be going back soon.
Nice hookah spot and great atmosphere. Great prices and mohammed was really nice ðŸ‘. Will be going back soon.
Finally a middle eastern themed hookah lounge!! Great vibes, amazing staff and smooth hookah! They made me feel so comfortable coming in and accommodated so much with my party! If they had more than 5 stars I'd give it to them! Definitely my go to spot from now on!!