Rachael Rae Gish, Realtor
There are plenty of options on the menu for everyone. The owner is always adding more to the menu and to go items you can purchase. We have always had a good experience and the food is amazing!
… moreChristine O’Keefe
I had been wanting to try this place for a while but just never got around to it. We used to live closer to a spot in Tinley where I would always get my shawarma, but it’s a bit of a hike now. So today I finally decided to give this place a shot.
Unfortunately, I was really disappointed — not only with the presentation, but also with the skimpy portions of toppings. The meat and rice tasted like they had been sitting for a while, and I was surprised that I had to pay extra for sauce.
I selected feta as one of my toppings, and they literally placed a solid brick of it on top of the bowl. The other toppings looked like maybe a couple of tablespoons each.
The wrap was also served in a floppy tortilla. From what I’m used to, places typically crisp the tortilla slightly in a pan before wrapping it so it has some texture and a little crunch.
I’m glad to see that others seem to be enjoying their meals here, but unfortunately this experience just wasn’t it for me. I guess I’ll have to make the drive to the GOAT — Sem Sem.
… moreOwais Khan
I have had shawarma from Saudia to London to Texas. The chicken shawarma I’ve had here has to be my top 5 shawarma I ever ate in my life (Quite possibly be #1 in that top5). I cant wait to go back there again. The flavor is so unique…. the meat portion in the shawarma is enough to satisfy a grown man. I absolutely loved it. The owner was also very welcoming. I wish we had a location in Houston.
… moreBenjamin Slagter
The food and the staff are amazing. I got the steak bowl and it was ridiculously good. Highly recommend.
… moreAmmal Khateeb
Amazing service with amazing food. Perfection and the owner was so welcoming. Prepared food with his heart. Everything was fresh.
… moreDina Salem
Delicious authentic Middle Eastern food!! The owner is so friendly and very generous. I cannot thank him enough for his donations to Lincoln Way Central High School. This is a family owned business that deserves the entire community’a support.
Update 2/18/2025. Once again Yalla Mediterranean did not disappoint! Thank you again for your generosity and contributions to the Lincoln Way Community. This is now the second year the owner donated dinner for staff and students.
… moreAnnie MacKerell
The food was delicious! My spouse and I got the chicken shawarma wrap and fries and the chicken shawarma bowl. The veggies were so fresh and crisp! The chicken was juicy and fresh! The fries were crispy and the perfect texture! And to top it all off, the staff were friendly, helpful and so generous! They gave us HUGE portion sizes. We could eat the left overs for days, I kid you not. We will definitely be back. You should go support this local restaurant ASAP!
… moreLisa Lu
First timer! The food is amazingly delicious. I ordered the steak shawarma bowl, hummus, and zero sugar lemonade sanpellegrino. Nicely decorated. This is a great addition to our area! Must try!!
… moreKarolina Luinyte
We ordered $80 worth of food around 5:30pm. The food was so gross. The chicken was old and dry. You could tell that it has been sitting out all day and we could barely chew it. It looked like it was end of the day scraps (5:30pm is not end of the day. And even if it was that chicken should have never been sold to a customer). Beef was no better. The only good thing was the hummus but we didn’t get any bread with it.
… moreMark Spengler
Great experience. Fresh flavors and an exciting alternative to Chipotle. Bowls and wraps all with new and alternative toppings for a change. Home spun vibe yet inventive a clean menu. Bathroom was out of soap and paper towels but all in all recommended!
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