This restaurant catered an event at my workplace, and that's how I came to taste the BEST HUMMUS I EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. So we made the drive across town for lunch today and over-ordered like crazy - highly recommend the large mixed appetizer platter (the hummius! the beets! the grape leaves!) and the lamb kifta kabob (the basmati rice accompaniment was incredibly flavorful).

We ate there Saturday 6/22/24. The food was excellent! The mixed grill was seasoned perfectly. I love the chargrilled flavor. The Mutabal Beets dish was a favorite at our table. The grape leaves are different from anything I've had and I'd order them again. Ready to go back to try other items! The service was very attentive but never overbearing. The restaurant was busy but never loud.

It's almost impossible not to make a stop at this place whenever I visit Memphis. My all time favorite is their Ali baba special mixed grill which is more than enough for 2-3 people. This time we tried their kabob combination platter which was as great. On top of high quality and delicious food, everything is so affordable and the staff are extra nice. The environment is so cozy and intimate. I continue visiting this place whenever I'm in Memphis!!

I wish i can give them no stars cause I want it all to myself but gotta be with y'all. 5 stars!!! Best Arabi food within 700 miles! I get the $150 family mixed platters almost every other week. On your way out... Dont forget to grab them pistacio baklava rolls next door. Your guests will love it too!!

Food was amazing. I ordered mixed grill and shawarma with fries! Best in Memphis! Service was quick and friendly! Ambiance was a Ali baba ambiance with Aladdin vibes. Will be back and I recommend to anyone looking for good mashawi/ grill and good shawarma!

Lots of food for the price you pay so come hungry or you will have extra snack for later. Tried the chicken entree and apps platter, the baba ghanoush is really good as well as the arabic coffee and pita bread. For dessert, try the place next door petra pastry, the owners are real friendly and even gave us free taste, the creamy baklava and pistachio is very good, will come back and try their coffee and other dessert next time, both hidden gems in Memphis food scene!!

Wow!! Hamza was our server. He was wonderful! So attentive and helpful on our very first visit! We loved the seasonings on the lamb and chicken. The Tabouleh salad was amazing! So fresh. Best falafels in town. Even the rice was amazing! We will be back! Ask for Hamza he won't lead you wrong.

Having a Mediterranean background, I find this cuisine to be some of the best in the city. The Shish kabob lamb is very tender and tasty as well as the chicken. The stuffed grape leaves, while vegetarian were bursting with flavor! Try it and you'll definitely be coming back for more. Ask for Hamza and you'll get great service.

This unassuming spot - serves up some of the best Middle Eastern food in the mid south. What started as a just trying something new has become a regular meal. Enjoy grilled lamb chops- the best! Grilled kebab in lamb and chicken, and the ground meat kebab in lamb and chicken. The rice is spiced with bay, cardamon and all spice. The falafel balls are light, vibrant green with a a full flavor. The added sesame seeds are excellent touch. I pair with garlic sauce. The tea is hot and infused with fresh mint! I love the kibeh and always add the salad with chunk of feta. All the desserts are delish and if they have the baklava with cheese center it is a must have addition. So I recommend getting out of the comfort zone and try it! The restaurant is Hala and the clientele is mostly middle eastern but I always feel welcome and treated like a regular. Lazheen is a sweet and always does her best to serve us. When the chef is in it is even better.

I stopped in today because it was close to where I was working and I've been craving good Mediterranean food. I ordered the Kebob Combination Platter. Generous portion, very flavorful food - and relatively quick. The service wasn't anything special - I sat myself and after dropping off my order the server didn't come back to ask if I needed anything. I went up to the cashier stand to get a to go box for my leftovers and lids for the sauce cups. The ambiance - the music was okay although it was a little loud for my taste with an empty res, the restaurant decor was older and there was a leak in the middle of the restaurant floor - likely from the storm prior to my arrival. The food was good - but there are equally tasty Mediterranean food options in the Memphis area for far cheaper. $30 (including tip) for an entree is a bit much.