Middle Eastern Restaurants in Seattle, WA

“ABSOLUTELY deserves the 5 stars!!! Giant portions, beautiful presentation, generous amounts of vegetables and meat! We had mixed kabob and chicken shawarma plates. Flavoring of all 3 meats was divine and distinct with lots of spices, and the white sauce and hummus were so yummy and rich in flavor that I ate both with almost every bite. I repeatedly smiled at my partner with joy and amazement at how good the food is! The staff were so kind and wonderful, too!“

“Take-away restaurant with good food (like garlic in your soul, good). Not fast food, takes a minute for your order. If you need to use the restroom, don't get your drinks here, get it at one of the businesses on either side of the restaurant so you can use their restroom.“

“Believe the hype! This place is fantastic! We came based on the reviews and were not disappointed. Gyro was very flavorful and the pita bread was toasted to perfection! Quality and freshness of the ingredients was exceptional, particularly noticeable in the falafel salad which had a simple but addictive vinaigrette and some of the best falafels we have ever had with crispy outside and super flavorful inside. Simple fries were super crispy, hot and fresh. So happy we came!“

“It is a great place with very friendly &kind people who offer extremely delicious food. I really recommend it for everyone“

“Amazing food. Amazing service“

“I’ve been going to this place for about a year now and their food is incredible! It is made with really fresh ingredients and they’re quick! The Arabic gyro is literally the best thing! The gyro salad and their hummus plate are also super tasty!“

“I just arrived in Seattle and stopped for lunch before heading to my hotel. The staff were incredibly hospitable and it felt like I was eating at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar. The vibe is really cool too. I ordered a kotlet sandwich, and they even unexpectedly offered me some macaroni salad they had made for their own lunch.“

“Love this place!! So delicious, quality dishes that aren't too pricy and love the staff!“

“Absolutely impeccable food. I’ve had SO many gyros from so many different places and it was literally the best I’ve ever had. The hummus, the chicken, the beef + lamb, fries, rice, sauce— EVERYTHING was so good! And it’s close to home!! Will be stopping in again soon.

PS : the falafel sample was also the best I’ve had. Chefs kiss“

“We didnt get to eat here but the food looked good. I did purchase a bottle of the mango lassi and it was very good. We dropped our bags here so we could explore a little bit. The service was excellent and the lovely woman helping us was so friendly!!!“

“I had a delicious beef gyro and some baklava. Both were on point very tasty. Service was friendly and the gyro was made on the spot fresh. Baklava was the bees knees. Can’t wait to come back again to try the lamb or some falafel! It was $24 after tax for both item which I think is fair for both. I’ll definitely bring a date here sometime.“

“Went here for lunch and enjoyed my Gyro Shawarma plate!“

“Wonderful food, great service. Highly recommended.“

“The food is delicious . Everything is made with pride . It’s all fresh and made in house . Since it’s fresh and made to order , you will have to wait . It is worth it . I highly recommend the Greek french fries , amazing. Also I would not skip the chai tea or baklava, both so good. Friendly family business that appreciates its customers. The only thing I did not like was not their fault . Customers constantly talking loudly on cell phone , incredibly annoying ringers going off from multiple phones, some very loud voices . It’s a tiny place with close tables so hear everything. It has lovely lighting from beautiful lamps and is nicely decorated. I just wish some of the customers more considerate .“

“Great food, great staff, one of my favorite places to grab a meal in Seattle.“

“Delicious with great staff“

“I wish I could complain about having to wait an hour but it was absolutely worth it. Not their fault they’re so popular~
The trio of spreads was delightful, varied in both base and toppings (pistachio ranked #1). Grilled spring onions with savory mushroom foam was great. Lamb two ways with fruit sauce was well seasoned and balanced in sweetness. The sliced lamb was a tad chewy but it felt more the fault of the cut than the cook.
Seasonal ice cream swirl was fantastically balanced with fruity, floral, and sooo many poppy seeds!!“

“Had to check out the falafel and here's my review... I'd like to state up front that as someone who lived in Israel for years and has always been very critical of "hippie" falafel and most Americans attempts which always seem to include lettuce, which has absolutely no place in a falafel, this was as close to an authentic falafel that I have seen in the western states. That being said, I found no reason to go back. Been there, done that. (Although it is a Hummus Bar and I didn't bother to try that because I make extraordinarily good hummus at home.) I've been avoiding bread on my new diet but was intrigued that there was a new source in town for fresh pita, which can make or break a falafel sandwich. I tried to secure an end to taste, (the top section that is cut off to stuff the pita,) the ends are traditionally tossed but my attempt was rebuffed by the staff who claimed they used them so I went ahead and ordered the "stuffed falafel" sandwich. What I got when I ordered the Stuffed Falafel was better than any pita I've ever had in Seattle, but it wasn't up to snuff with a traditional pita. It was too bready and airy for me, but it held together very well, when it was completely full of all the ingredients and sauce. Everything inside was very yummy, a great tahini sauce and tasty falafel balls, though I thought the falafel was a bit under-cooked and soft. The mix of cucumbers, tomatoes & Israeli-style pickles was great but there was none of the expected red or purple cabbage. The waitress claimed that there was cabbage in there but it was white, but I couldn't taste it at, a definite let down. At my favorite falafel shops in Jerusalem and NYC you load your own veges and choose your own sauces and I always go heavy on cabbage & pickles. No problems though, I wolfed it right down... :) I also tried a side order of חצילים and it was good, but nothing to write home about. In conclusion it was the best falafel I ever had in Seattle, but I'm still looking for that completely authentic falafel shop to come around.“

“The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing. We especially enjoyed the special Lamb Meal & Lamb Sandwich 😍 The team were super nice and friendly 👌🏼Thanks for the good experience we enjoyed the place and the food👏🏼“

“Samir is the the best!!!! Always delicious, clean restaurant with the most phenomenal customer service!!“

“food is consistently great!
service is friendly and they are fast.
the salad that comes with the plates is meh, but they will happily sub something else.
falafel, shawarma, fries are all flavorful. hummus is smooth and topped w delish olives. highly recommend!“

“Shawarma King has the best food and the best employees!“

“Had the most amazing Chicken Shawarma Platter ordered thru Grub Hub~ it was “fine dining” delivered!! I highly recommend making an order ~ even if you’re staying in right now, it’s well worth it!!! Everything on the platter was delicious ~ the best shawarma that I’ve ever tasted!!! ✨“

“They have the best falafel ever! ❤️“

“The food is ok. Nothing extra ordinary, but its really difficult for me to understand why they add 18% tips by default. Even for group of 4 or just one person for that matter. Price of food really on higher side with minimum quantity. Another thing is you cant split a bill. So on one table they only accept one credit card. This place is not for celebrating with friends for that reason.“

“Went there for lunch on a Sunday afternoon.

Very quick service and tasty food. Portions were very generous too. This will likely become our regular place whenever we go to East Green Lake Park over the weekends

Good parking too“

“Ma chaine de restaurant préféré au États Unis. Toujours délicieux.“