Discover the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean at Hanging Gardens Mediterranean Cuisine, a family-owned gem nestled in the heart of Sun City. Our menu features a delightful array of dishes, from mesquite-grilled kabobs and savory shawarma to fresh hummus, baba ghanoush, and vibrant salads. Each meal is crafted with the freshest ingredients, bringing a modern twist to traditional recipes.
Robert Goolsby
Really good Mediterranean restaurant, clean and great customer service. The free Lentil soup is delicious. Pita bread was good. The Kafta kabobs were huge and delicious, moist with just right amount of char. Rice was good, hummus was also really good. Cucumber, onion, tomato salad was delicious. Pomegranate juice also good. Looking forward to visiting again.
… moreAnthony Hernandez
Wow, how have I never been here before?! This place rocks! The mesquite cooking really adds a great flavor to the meats. I got the meat combo plate and my partner got the chicken shawarma plate. Both came with some tasty lentil soup, and the portions were great! We got some baklava too and it was just perfect. We will 100% be back!
… moreSummer
This was a treasure to find! We happened to stumble upon this place during an internet search. We were looking for a quick, delicious meal with a sit down atmosphere. We got just that! The outside of the restaurant was a little unassuming but when we walked in, we were greeted with delicious aromas and a smile. The service was great and the food was AH-MAY-ZING. 100% certain we will be back.
… moreJuliana Vik
Kicking myself for not trying this place sooner!! Only good things to say about our experience here. Wonderful people, incredible prices, amazing lentil soup while you wait, and absolutely delicious food. The chicken itself is definitely the best I’ve had, very moist and tender and the seasoning was so good. Portions are huge, we got the smaller sizes and still didn’t finish it all. Love the atmosphere as well, you feel like you’re having lunch with good friends. You have to try it!
… moreScott Herrington
First time there. Friday at 4:30. Place was slow. Very clean and updated. Order at counter, food delivered to your table. Self service for your drinks. Decent selection on menu. I had the beef kabob plate with rice, very good. Came with hummus and pita bread, pretty good. Lentil soup also. Wife had gyros, pretty good. Overall nice clean efficient place with good food. I will be back
… moreBella Licari
Option for full or mini versions of each entree. Great food and clean restaurant, the staff was also extremely kind and helped us select a variety of meals to try. Everything was exceptional!
… moreBecky Hames
First time here: You order at the counter then take at seat at table or booth and they bring your order to you. They bring a free cup of their homemade lentil soup. It was delicious! We ordered a Gyro pita combo, Greek salad with Tika Chicken, Greek cucumber salad and Greek fries. All were great. They also had wine, beer and spirits. This place is family owned and offered outstanding customer service. Prices were reasonable, too. We’ll definitely be back
… moreChelsie Martinez
If I could give 10 stars, I WOULD! This place is phenomenal! From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out, you receive the most exceptional customer service you could ask for. And the food, my goshhh, the FOOD. It is SO flavorful, so tasty, drool worthy, & cooked to absolute perfection. I ordered the Chicken Tikka plate and it came with the best lentil soup, the most flavorful rice & hummus w/ pita bread, and a pico-like salad. You could order it as a half order and it’s still so filling. I got the full order not realizing how much food it came with, and thankfully had another meal to look forward to for leftovers! We dined in last Friday night and had the pleasure of meeting some of the staff/family, and getting the opportunity to talk with the owner (Esho); he is just the sweetest, most genuine man you could meet. He was so easy and delightful to talk to, and gave endless compliments about how cute our babies were. It was an extremely memorable and positive experience, and I seriously cannot wait to go back! The pricing was superb, the food was so flavorful, and the atmosphere was just lovely all around. Esho and his family know how to run a successful business, and we look forward to continue being loyal customers to this business! Thank you again, from our family to yours!
… moreJ.F. Forests
Update May 2025
The beef shawarma was delicious and I really like the addition of the counter/bar and selection of beers they have added!
Update Jan. 2025
Tried the 1/2 size beef kafta and it was delicious. Still includes that delicious lentil soup which is so comforting on a chilly AZ night!
Update Nov. 2024
Just went for some baklava: heavenly! Not overly sweet and soggy like so many places. See pic and start drooling. Friend had the burger and said it was good, but didn’t care for the bun and will stick to the Mediterranean meats which had it beat.
Update: Oct., 2024
Had delicious 1/2 portion mesquite grilled shawarma, yogurt drink, and complimentary yellow lentil soup: delicious! Fun watching the owner interact so pleasantly with customers, answering questions and describing food. His son and daughter were helping out too, so it was a very warm and friendly atmosphere. New signs point out that gyros are now available.
*****
Tasty, healthy Mediterranean cuisine at fair prices served up by people eager to please and answer your questions. Items cooked over a mesquite charcoal grill just taste better as it imparts a distinct smoky layer that just can’t be mimicked, so even if you just want a burger this is the place. I’d never had a marinated eggplant salad before, but it was sure good, and my friend was very pleased with the colorful Greek salad.The chicken tikka was deliciously mesquity, and we loved our hummus and baba ghanoush artistically plated with fresh pita wedges arranged like star points, and tabouli served with stuffed grape leaves.We were surprised by a complimentary serving of lentil soup that was pure comfort in a bowl. There is a wide selection of menu items to try a la carte or as a meal so be adventurous and try something new and order some more to take home. However, I wish styrofoam wasn’t the to-go option since such fare deserves a healthier, classier, and more Earth-friendly option.
… moreAngelica Perea
This is a hidden gem!
We were in the area and looking for dinner options when we found this cozy place.
It was a group of 5, so we had very different dishes. But all of us really enjoyed them.
The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the place was nice and cozy.
My daughter had a gyro that she absolutely loved and I had the beef shawarma and I would also highly recommend it!
We’re very glad we tried it and will return when we’re in the area.
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