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Hummus Express doesn’t give you the best first impression. The tables and chairs are mismatched; the walls need a fresh coat of paint; and several of the lightbulbs in the overhead hanging lamps need to be replaced. However, upon receiving my food and seeing the bill, I was a believer. For about what I spend on a burrito at another famous fast-food chain, I received a plate overflowing with meat, rice, salad, and hummus. My Beef and Lamb Shawarma was warm and flavorful, and paired wonderfully with the pair of sauces that came on the side. The large bowl of lentil soup was addictively good. While the overall quality of the food was more-or-less on par with some of the other similar Middle Eastern restaurants in town, the sheer quantity and value for the money was top notch. I filled up and had more than half of my meal left over for tomorrow. When I inquired about the cost of an extra piece of pita, the kind man behind the counter just patted me on the shoulder and brought me another piece for free. Not to mention that Hummus Express lives up to its name; we received our meal in about 2-3 minutes. While a weekend renovation may spruce up the place aesthetically, they don’t need to make any changes to the food or service. I think Hummus Express will be my go-to place when I’m craving a good, quick Middle Eastern meal.

Mediterranean Roots Restaurant – Menu with Prices – 4200 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake

Eh ok. If you have ever had middle eastern food this place doesn?t have much flavor. I had the shawarma and even though the chicken does have good flavor I didn?t think it had enough flare! They use hummus not garlic sauce. I put my French fries in it too but still not up to my standards. The guy at the counter was an amazing guy and I feel bad saying it was just ok because he was so friendly and lively!! He is trying to redo their menu and shows initiative so maybe they will add some garlic sauce in and it would be soooo amazing!! The lemonade is fresh and very good! I wish I could?ve given it more stars but I have had other middle eastern food and this just was not as good. Not bad but not as good.

Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine – Menu with Prices – 3061 Fieldstone Way, Lexington

I had been to this shopping area where this restaurant is located several times, but had never noticed the restaurant. It was recommended by a friend, and so I went there for lunch, There was a line to get in the door (this was shortly after noon), but it moved quickly, and the staff were extremely efficient in taking and filling orders. This was some of the best Middle Eastern food I have ever had. Their $6.99 lunch special was a huge, delicious meal, including choice of entrée (I had the best chicken shwarma) , rice, Greek salad, hummus, and a giant tender pita bread. There is a shop next door selling halal meats and ingredients for Middle Eastern food. Tragically, this restaurant will close for the summer in a few days. I hope to make another visit before that happens, maybe to bring home one of the big family-style take out meals they offer.

Beiteddine Lebanese Restaurant – Menu with Prices – 513 Danforth Ave, Toronto

Excellent service and very accommodating, unfortunately, their kitchen was quite slow on a Tuesday evening and the wait for food took quite a while, the hanger was growing, but luckily they came by with complimentary mezza to save the day. Beetroot hummus was delicious, better than their original hummus. The mouttabal was even better, it was slightly smoky, savoury, something I’ve never tried before – would definitely recommend. The warak enab was fine if you like grape leaves. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate and requested half beef, half chicken, with grilled vegetables on the side. Sadly, that was a bad decision, just choose one meat, you’ll get a better cut. My plate had more beef than chicken (chicken was superior here as the beef was quite tough and dry) and it was very shredded (almost like leftover bits) compared to friends who only ordered one meat and who’s plate came a lot later than ours (perhaps new batch?). It also came with garlic sauce and tahini – the tahini was very watery and disappointing (almost like they had to water it down because they were running out?). All in all, I would give this restaurant another go if I ever crave their mouttabal (because it was that good) and their servers are very nice. The food is quite clean tasting here, it’s not super greasy and salty like some other middle eastern restaurants.

Tanger Kabob House Cafe Menu with Prices 5735 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria

At first, this culinary hole-in-the-Wall might be seen as roadside scenery, but it is worth a look see. This Moroccan kabob joint offers a pretty solid Mediterranean menu that does a nice job transporting your taste-buds to a middle eastern state of yumminess. I opted for an order of traditional hummus and a tasty gyro. My gyro was packed with lamb and all the fixings–in many ways, it’s the perfect meal. My hummus on the other hand was a bit lemony for my taste. This kabob house has a cute little bar inside and serves some refreshing Turkish beer. However, as nice as the bar is, the location is somewhat problematic. It is really difficult to turn that steering wheel into this strip mall when you’re speeding down Telegraph Road on your way toward better things. My dissatisfaction with the location makes me wonder if they deliver, because if they did, I think that would make them one of the only Mediterranean restaurants in the area that delivers.. score!!

Middle Eastern Aromas – Menu with Prices – 3150 S Babcock St, Melbourne

Middle Eastern Aromas- South Melbourne- 3.25-StarsCommodity fetishism — the perception of the social relationships involved in production not as relationships among people, but as economic relationships among the money and commodities exchanged in market trade.Food, generally speaking, and the sharing of it is considered among many cultures as a ceremony of honor. When someone is invited into a person’s house in Japan, for example, they are served first, deferred to in all things and are made life long friends. The same holds true for the Arabic culture. If you were invited into a Bedouins tent for a meal back in the day, you were his honored guest and under his protection. You were afforded all luxuries the Bedouin had as well as a family to protect you in case of marauders. This sense of sharing food has followed cultures to modern times. This is why I was surprised at the offerings found at Middle Eastern Aromas in Melbourne.Located off of Babcock, a stone’s throw from F.I.T. is where this cultural center of all things Lebanese and Middle Eastern is to be found. It is a restaurant, a grocery store and a belly dance review. Tucked behind the Middle Eastern grocery store is where you will find the restaurant. Winding my way through the maze of goods, I finally arrived at my destination. I was warmly greeted, shown to a table and offered a menu being told my server would be with me shortly. Perusing the menu, I found the standard Middle Eastern fare. Nothing out of the usual, nor extraordinary, just your average run of the mill offerings. As such, I pretty much had my order set when my server appeared at my table. Forgive me for forgetting his name, however, he was prompt, courteous and professional in all aspects of performing his job duties. After going over the specials of the day, he took my order for an appetizer of Labneh and some Hummus, one Tabbouleh salad, one Shish Taouk and one Kafta Kebab pita sandwich.The meal began with a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth as I found their Labneh to be the cream of the crop. This alone counted for the extra .25 rating. As you can see by the picture, this was made and presented with perfection. This dish was like John Zorn hitting the perfect note…it transcended space and time. I usually take one or two bites for a review and box the rest, but I just had to have a few more of this as it was so amazing. Next up was the order of Hummus. I found it to be well done overall, but lacking some fresh lemon juice for the kick that all Arabic hummus has. With both apps out of the way, it was time to meander over to the salad course and try out their Tabbouleh. If the Labneh was worth the .25 rating, the Tabbouleh is worth 2.5 all by itself. I found this extraordinarily done with proper seasoning and presentation included. This is now in my top 5 Tabbouleh in all of Brevard County (so far). With the apps and the Tabbouleh accounted for, it was time to move on to the entrees. I had high expectations going in as the apps, as mentioned were well done and certainly set the standard high for the rest of the meal.Sadly, this is where the commodity fetishism comes into play. I found the first two items to be very representative of Middle Eastern culture. They were prepared with care and passion and presented professionally as if I mattered as a customer. As if they valued my patronage. The Shish Taouk however, fell far short of this. It was prepared in an American way, not the traditional Arabic way and as such, it was overly dry and to top it off it was placed over some rice that was not cooked properly either. With one bite I went from feeling like an honored guest to an uncultured buffoon who didn’t know good from bad when it came to Lebanese food. Did I mention I am half Lebanese? I know good Shish Taouk when I have it, and this wasn’t it.This brings us to the final item to be reviewed, their take on the ever-popular Kafta Kebab. This is standard Arabic fare found at most, if not all, Middle Eastern eateries (at least 95%

Skewers of Temecula – Menu with Prices – 41653 Margarita Rd, Temecula

Really darn good family owned restaurant if I do say so myself. The food is made fresh to order and the service is fast and friendly. The kabob is always tender and juicy (beef and/or chicken). The pita is lightly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside which makes it the best vehicle for enjoying their fresh hummus. The cost is reasonable as compared to most other middle eastern restaurants I’ve eaten at but is definitely worth it for the amount of food you get. The main reason I love this place so much though is because I had a childhood friend who’s mom used to make us homemade Manto. The first time I tried her Mantu, I immediately fell in love with the fragrant aromatics from the blend of spices unique to Afghani food. Skewers of Temecula has gratefully allowed me to relive my childhood experiences. If you ever get the chance, try their Mantu and make some memories of your own!

Falafel-N-Load – Menu with Prices – 1415 N New Rd, Waco

I stayed in Waco for a month for an external rotation for my school. I searched places to eat and looked up everywhere for some good Middle Eastern food until I came across this place. I went on a Sunday night and met the two owners and they were really nice. They had recently opened their food truck and next to it they built a cool little hookah bar named Shiaha Cafe. I love hookah and I know a lot about Middle eastern food and hookah. I ordered the Kabob sandwich and an Al Fakhir hookah with watermelon/peach flavor. The food was really tasty and fresh. The French Frieda were crispy the sandwich was delicious. On top of that the hookah and the service was 5 star! I loved it so much that I went there a couple of more times and every time I went received great service. I definitely recommend this place.

Taste of Persia – Menu with Prices – 3189 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis

This is a family run, multi-generational restaurant. Mom is from Afghanistan and Dad is from Iran. Kids were born here. They know their culture’s food and are proud to make it for the public. I stopped in on my way to an Elite event and had a late lunch. I wasn’t really interested in a large meal and certainly didn’t want a dinner portion. Fortunately, they offered to accommodate me with a half-order of anything that could be made in that portion. I asked for the koobideh. While I was waiting, the owner’s son’s fiancee turned up with a small plate of hummus that she said she made herself. It was an artistic little snack while I was waiting, offered so I could try their hummus. Delicious! She had blended it smooth and packed it with a delightful sesame flavor from a heavy-handed approach to the tahini. The bread they served with it is more like what you find in Afghan restaurants as opposed to pita but it matched perfectly. The lunch plate they made for me included a single skewer and a single tomato but a plentiful portion of rice. I tasted the fire they cooked the skewer and the tomato over in every bite. The meat was tender, juicy and perfectly cooked. The flavor profile was definitively middle-eastern and the little bit of charring on the outside made it even more enjoyable. The tomato was slightly blistered but far from charred. Fork-tender and delicious, it paired nicely with the buttery rice. Great place! Can’t wait to go back and experience more of their food.

Me’Mo’s Middle Eastern Cuisine – Menu with Prices – 2221 McHenry Ave, Modesto

Me’Mo’s truly leaves a lasting impression with a variety of tasty middle eastern dishes. Their cuisine is brought to life using a pleasant array of spices and herbs that compliment their traditional middle eastern options, such as dolma, chicken shawarma, and more! I have frequented this restaurant for many years with my family. We thoroughly appreciate the casual yet inviting environment. The owner, whose name I cannot remember, is always so welcoming and eager to make recommendations and suggestions to those who might not be familiar with this type of cuisine. I sense that the family who owns and operates this restaurant is both sincere and passionate about their cooking, and it manifests with every bite! Personal favorite- Chicken shawarma wrap with EXTRA garlic sauce.

Sipan Bakery – Menu with Prices – 1250 W Glenoaks Blvd C, Glendale

Savory and spice and everything nice here at Sipan Bakery! When I first drove by, I saw “bakery” and stopped by to pick up a sweet treat. What I found instead was one of the most delicious Middle Eastern bakeries serving mostly baked savory goodies made fresh at this location. My go to is the Mushroom Beoreks ($2.00) and the Spinach Beoreks ($2.25). Each of these doughy pockets is filled with the ingredients (vegan friendly) and baked until golden brown. They are a delicious snack and freeze well. Another one of my favorites is the Zahtar Maneish ($2.00) and Lahmajune ($2.00). The Zahtar had a heavy thyme, sumac and sesame flavoring. So much flavor with each bite! The Lahmajune reminded me of a Middle Eastern thin crust pizza and I thoroughly enjoyed while it was prepared fresh. I have brought these as gifts and my guests have raved over them. If you never been to a Middle Eastern Bakery, this would be a perfect choice with all the home made selection including wraps, paninis, a twist on tacos and salads. They are located in a small strip mall and open 7 days a week. The owner is extremely friendly and went out of his way to complete my order even though they were out of stock. As for sweets, you’ll have to keep on looking, but for savory this hits the spot.

George’s Bakery – Menu with Prices – 308 Grafton St, Worcester

I’m surprised there aren’t more reviews for George’s. This is a great little place with an amazing assortment of middle eastern food-hard to believe they can pack so much in such a small space. I have eaten their grape leaves, both with and without meat, their koosa,tabouleh, baklava and many, many other things bit I ALWAYS make sure to pick up some spinach or meat pies-they are fantastic. One pie makes for an entire meal and they are very reasonably priced. Nice, accomodating staff too. A few grocery stores used to carry some of their food but sadly stopped so now I have to go straight to the source. If you live in or are visiting Worcester and like middle eastern food, you will love George’s-and it’s not far off the Mass Pike exit at Grafton Street.

TangleTown Public House – Menu with Prices – 2106 N 55th St, Seattle

I’ve enjoyed this place for the last few years, in between kids sports activities. Last year was pretty good. This year as of tonight I’m forcing myself to write a poor review. How does a cheeseburger cost $16??? Why are all your menu items so insanely expensive yet your a small bar in the middle of a neighborhood. And please tell me how you F#%^ up a hummus plate? Seriously??? 12 dollars for a lump of hummus and a few pieces of pita? Where are the olives, and other sides that come with it. Honestly…if you can, order from the kids menu. Better options.