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Kilimanjaro Restaurant
90/100 (868 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Halal
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
African
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Is this the best African restaurant in the city? Yes. Is the food rich and flavorful, filled with well blended spices and sauces? Yes. Is the..."
Nathan Wilson
"I don't know what kind of sauce that was on the Talapia but it was doing a dance in my mouth with every bite. Definitely will return for a family..."
Jamillah Zakia Chesson
"Always on point!!!!!! Service is good and quick and the ginger strawberry drink..."
Chaka Payne
"Awesome restaurant with very tasty reasonably priced Senegalese food. It's small and gets packed fast. It's also cash only. However, the..."
Kanyi West
"The grilled red snapper (fish) was delicious! Well seasoned. Will definitely..."
Maurine Marcellus
"Great food best place to be here in Philadelphia my favorite platter is dibbi chicken..."
Boubel Ba
"Always great food and great service. Kilimanjaro is family!..."
Nebt Het
"Best African food in the city I'm a loyal customer I'm something like..."
Marqueta Umm Jawaad Wilson
"Food is authentic and great. The staff is wonderful. A small restaurant with a large heart �. I have a good experience every time I..."
Tawanda Hayes
"One of my favorite restaurants to go to when I am in the city. The food is great and service is..."
Rebecca L Minners
"Great food, good music & pleasant atmosphere, I highly..."
Iya Adjua
"The food was awesome! I would recommend calling ahead to avoid the 30min..."
Griffin Faulk
"5 star restaurant! Great food. We ordered the lamb shank and red snapper. We also had Ginger..."
Carrington
"Red snapper, sauteed veggies and fried plaintain are amazing! Go get you some! Thank me later! Pictured was my first visit with the veggies and the..."
Obinna Mbachu
"Delicious African food!! Their curry is good, as well as their jollaf rice..."
Jacob Park
"The JOLLOF RICE was a bit oily. The fish was great. Overall on the expensive..."
Rock Philipa
"We had a great experience here. The fish and the beef empanadas are excellent. The staff is super friendly. We were greeted and wait on by a young..."
Maria J. Perez
"I ordered takeout from Kilimandjaro and loved the delicious food! It's been years since I ate from this restaurant, so I'm thrilled was able to try..."
Rafiat Kasumu
"Pleasant atmosphere, pleasant customer service and updates on the future relocation back to Chestnut street (close to home). The best part.. I never..."
Stephanie O. Edwards
"Kilimandjaro is the spot. Food was delicious and rich with flavor. We went there on two separate occasions, once for the dine-in experience and the..."
Johadane Pierre
"I've been going to Kilimandjaro for years. The last time was a few weeks ago. I like the atmosphere, and mainly it's because the staff leaves you..."
Maria Michelle Tarry
"This African Restaurant did not disappoint! My friends rant and raved about this place and so I came, I saw, and devoured the savory Yassa Chicken..."
Kinyi Moon
"For the better part of the experience the food is at least good, but the furniture is worn like used upscale furniture. Most of the better diverse..."
Terena Jones
"Had a good experience here. It was a cozy small spot with very flavorful food. Only thing I didnt like was the frozen veggies. I mentioned it at the..."
Toni L
"Food (Broiled whole Talapia fish) is good, but the platter should come with a vegetable. Also, Talapia is the cheapest fish out there, so the..."
Dolly Scott-Payne
"The food here is amazing... you are treated like family - we love the atmosphere it is like showing up at your parents house for dinner.... the..."
Christel Coleman
"I managed to convince my boyfriend to try out the west African food.We looked up on the internet and came across this place.I was not sure he would..."
Bridgette I
"Awesome place. Authentic Senegalese and Gambian cuisine! I ordered the Benachin and a Bissap juice, and the taste was as just as I remembered from my..."
Yaseen Bari
"First time having West African (Sengalese) food and I am IN LOVE!!! We had the Yassa Shrimp and Yassa Philly Chicken, fried rice and plaintains...."
Askia Underwood
"Amazing food and very friendly owners! They treat you like..."
Casey Lewry
Paprica Mediteranean Grill
90/100 (1625 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Halal
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Turkish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place was exceptional. Located very close to walnut street theater it’s by far the best Mediterranean food you’ll get in the city. The..."
kim t
"Food was extremely fresh and delicious! The owner was so welcoming and eager to ti feed us- it was refreshing. The girls were patient with me since I..."
Dominique Myers
"I recently dined at this Turkish restaurant, and it was a delightful experience! The ambiance was warm, the service attentive, and the food was an..."
Ugur Asci
"I have been to many restaurants with turkish cuisine, but this was the best. The food tastes the same as in Turkey! The ambiance is perfect and..."
Nagi
"This Turkish restaurant was a really well organized, good service, waiter was warm and very knowledgeable about the menu. Food was very quickly..."
Nilupa Nipa
"Fantastic halal Turkish restaurant! Must try their lentil soup and homemade bread with olive oil. Chicken Adana kebab or Chicken beyti is also..."
Syed
"Quick service! Everything on the menu is so yummy. The staff is very friendly and polite. The owner was present at the time I visited and I got to..."
Rida Haque
"Overall, a great experience at this restaurant. First time trying Turkish food and I gotta say, food is very good. Only complain is the beef kabab,..."
Dan
"I recently had a fantastic dining experience at my favorite Turkish restaurant. The generous food portions and inviting atmosphere always make it a..."
kübra terzioğlu
"My wife and I had a great time here, very nice spot for a date. The food is so fresh and delicious, I had the lamb adana kebab and it had so much..."
Larry LeMaitre
Apricotstone
88/100 (2065 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Greek
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Kabobs
Salad
Hummus
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely amazing meal. The cozy atmosphere provides a perfect place to catch up with old friends. The Wednesday night trout special was perfect and..."
Michael Mamigonian
"The wait was long, but worth it! Everything was flavorful, portions are large, and the staff are friendly and accommodating. Eat here..."
Candie Anne
"The small intimate setting in a trendy neighborhood made us feel special. The beef kabob with rice and 2 sides was the best. Cooked just right,..."
Leslie Blau Berlin
"Delicious, clearly labeled vegan options including dessert, friendly, attentive staff, and cozy..."
Gina Renzi
"Fantastic food served by a friendly staff in a cozy atmosphere. My Armenian and non-Armenian friends adored this place. I will be back many times in..."
Kamajian Kamajinator
"Really liked this place. Food was superb. Owner was fun and engaging. Many vegan and vegetarian options. Will definitely be..."
Jordan Rushie
"Apricot Stone did an amazing job catering a special event for our family. The food was absolutely delicious - the BEST cheese boreg, kufte, and..."
Nina Vosbikian
"Phenomenal food, so unique and flavorful. Friendly staff and the owner is awesome! I don't leave many restaurant reviews except for ones that..."
Alexa Damnsheshort Ahrem
"Amazing lamb kabob platter , byob , and two blocks away..."
Katie Kerl
"The best food!! Fresh and delicious! Can't say enough good things about the food. ..."
Tamar Chalian
"Went yesterday. Logistics were a bit messy but that's completely understandable given that they have been open less than a week. The food was..."
Dan Novin
"One of my absolute favorite places to eat! The food is..."
Haig Aghajanian
"I'm seriously in love with this reliable gem of a BYOB called Apricot Stone! ❤️ It's intimate and perfect for a date night or a friend's group..."
Ernest Owens
"Apricot Stone has really high quality food. It’s very cozy Armenian restaurant on Northern Liberty area. I had hot appetizers spanakopita and..."
Tuncay “TY” Yilmaz
"I’m a big fan of Mediterranean food, and I’ve tried many Mediterranean restaurants. Apricot stone just became my favorite Mediterranean..."
Midnight Seven
"Great food and environment. Outdoor seating was cute and quaint. There's Christmas lights in the hall of the outdoor seating, on a cute street. As..."
Jackie Henry
"The atmosphere of this area of Philly is a huge selling point. This small Greek restaurant is doing 2x its business on the charming sidewalk. It's..."
Stephen Perrino
"My favorite restaurant in the city.. everything is handled with care and cooked with love. You can tell how thoughtful the recipes are with the..."
Colleen Lyons
"This place is the BEST. Such a good sneaky find in Philly. The atmosphere is warm and quaint with good music and rich, delicious food. It was good to..."
Darby Brown
"Loved our meal here! Kind, attentive service (checked on our guest with a food allergy throughout the meal) and delicious food. Loved the grilled..."
Anna Dausman
"Amazing food perfect for a casual date night. Made reservations on a Friday night, originally sat inside but we decided it was a bit too tight inside..."
Gok A.
"Absolutely killer food, with great attention paid to allergies and sensitivities. Been here twice now, a year apart, and it's been a great time each..."
Josh Coslar
Saad Halal Restaurant
87/100 (4142 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Hoagie
Lamb
Falafel
Cheesesteak
Philly Cheesesteak
Shawarma
Sit down
Middle Eastern
American
Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Food is absolutely delicious. The prices are high, but you get generous portions and halal meat is more costly. I do wish they offered a half portion..."
MISS Morgan
"Love this place. I visited 10 years ago and had the same experience. Steak cheese sandwiches is to die for. Everything tastes great and so..."
Sura Rafeq
"I've always wanted to try philly cheesteak when I come to Philly, and I was so happy that they have a halal cheesteak here! The cheeseteak was really..."
Rasyiqah Raqi
"We love the food. Everything we ordered was so delicious. I just wish they had opened more bigger..."
Qundeel Sajjad
"The lamb shwarma platter is a must have along your travels in West Philly/University City. Feeds a family and pure deliciousness..."
Charles Peters
"Best halal restaurant in Philly! Super cheap, big portions, very tasty!! Staffs were SUPER nice. Had a very lovely and heartwarming experience..."
Alya Hasna
"Best BEST AND THE BEST!! I have been getting food from here for the last 13 years and I must say, I have never been disappointed once! The customer..."
Ya Zak
"UPDATE 8/10/23 Retrain or Fire whomever is cleaning & cooking chicken this is the first time I ever seen Saad's wings unclean. Disappointing I don't..."
GOD Isawesome
"As someone with Pakistani taste, I did find the subs a litttleee bland but still amazing. The baba ganoush was especially good and fresh and you get..."
Aisha K
"I only tried their cheesesteak and it was very good. The portion size is large where the meat was falling out of the bread because of the amount. The..."
Alper Inecik
Kamal's Middle Eastern Specialities
84/100 (425 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Juice & Smoothies
Juice & Smoothies
Shawarma
Lamb
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I only took off a star due to ordering the Zataar fries and getting regular fries for my order. My Chicken Shawarma was good, as expected, and..."
Zack Williams
"Searched high and low for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. The owners are welcoming and atmosphere is perfect. We ordered the chicken shawarma..."
Marisa Haimes Gagliardi
"I wish I could give this place MORE than 5-stars! Located near a corner inside Reading Terminal Market, Kamal's is always busy but service is fast!..."
Ping Regis
"Dropped by around 2:00 on a Thursday in March, just before the Flower Show weekend. Not very busy. I don't know why I've waited so long in my..."
Danilo Maffei
"Went here for the first time with my wife. Really delicious food, friendly service, clean, and overall would come back. She had the falafel pita and..."
Winston Liu
"For someone who swears by falafels while traveling, this place was just the perfect find at the Reading Terminal Market in Philly. Stopped by only..."
Parampara Patil Hashmi
"This place is great! I got a HUGE fruit and vegetable smoothie for around..."
Sugary Sweet
"4.5 falafel pita sandwich was boring. Lemonata without sugar was refreshing and unique. Worth coming back here again for something quick and healthy..."
Karan Singhal
"We were very hungry when we entered Reading Terminal market. We went through aisle after aisle of food stores and settled for Kamal's because of the..."
Armin Fernando
"This is now the second time I've gone here. Don't be scared if the line looks long. It's an illusion lol. Staff was friendly and very fast. Lots of..."
Corey Mitchell
"Came across Kamals in the busy Reading Terminal Market. I had a pressed juice the first day and came back the next morning for a smoothie. Everything..."
Johnleia Lambert
"Awesome vegetarian platter (and kibbe, but that "disappeared" 😋 from the picture) that exceeded my expectations, especially for "food hall" food...."
Brett
"After eating so many delicious, rich foods while in Philly it was great to have a fresh, delicious, green juice! We also got a huge brick of halva to..."
Flower Girl
"Great customer service, fresh fruits to make smoothies, you can almost add anything in your smoothie, and if you are a local they give you a rewards..."
Boris Fabre (Cozylord)
"The absolute best natural juices made here! Had an absolutely delicious and giant carrot and beet juice I really liked. Highly..."
Paul S
"Smoothie was really good and you can tell it’s fresh. I also got grape leaves and was super impressed. Service was excellent..."
Kristi Anna
Samson Kabob House
83/100 (934 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Afghani
Afghan
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Lamb
Salad
Hummus
Sit down
Afghan
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have been meaning to try out the new location of Sansom Kabob House ever since they relocated from Sansom St to South St. I am glad to report that..."
Jason C
"One of the greatest Philly restaurant. Sort of like a hidden gem. Amazing food and..."
Chirag
"It gets all the stars cause lawdy lawdy it's so dang delicious! The interior is beautifully decorated, and the music complements it so well. The food..."
Devon Cogswell
"I ordered to go and the food was well packed and tasted really good. I can’t wait until they open so I can have an indoor experience!! So we had..."
Abdalrazzag Albokhari
"Food was very testy. My kid liked it very much. worth of money❤️ place is well decorated and music and stuff was very nice too. overall loved..."
Fatema Akter
"We found both the service and food very good. The gilled veggies were a little bare (see pic). The ambiance and decor was..."
Josep Valls
"The Chablee Kabob was excellent. I really liked how the lamb was cooked. It was really good. The very specific Afghan rice was also very tasteful,..."
Emil Damsyik
"I think my favorite thing about the experience was trying something different, something that I had never tasted before. The Afghan cuisine served..."
Luke Momjian
"I've eaten at this restaurant for over a decade it is the best in the city hands down for kabob!!! Their food is consistent delicious and never fails..."
Georgie Simmons
"Authentic Afghani (delicious) food, v nice servers, reservation in advance..."
Mohandes Nike
"Food is delicious. Get the yellow pea soup - it is amazing. Entrees are not cheap, but worth..."
Tanya Straus (Alimova)
Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill
82/100 (2647 ratings)
Bakeries
Lebanese
Lebanese
Halal
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Shawarma
Hummus
Falafel
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Reservations
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food is authentic, tasty, and unique. The atmosphere is middle eastern. Service is expected cause afterall good food takes time to cook. Well..."
Sue Jabak
"I wish I could give them 6 stars. Everything was delicious. We tried the stuffed grape leaves, the beef manakeesh and the Lebanese beef plate with..."
marco polo juarez
"Wait time is 30-40mins as they make everything fresh. High quality food but prices have gone up recently. Overall great..."
Rizwan Qazi
"Loved the Shawarma, the flavors were incredible. My wife didn't enjoy the ginger beef quite as much, but we both thought it a quality spot. The..."
Sam Faller
"A lovely place. Quiet and welcoming. Quick service with tasty treats. A couple of relentless gnats wouldn’t leave me alone, but that has nothing to..."
David Waters
"Food was amazing. Definitely recommend trying muhammara, hummus and chicken tawook kabob. Baklava was a little too sweet for our taste. So wouldn't..."
Bijoya Mandal
"July 2021: Amazing food, good service, good vegetarian options, decent ambiance. Watch your food getting prepared in this open kitchen design. No..."
arun ramakrishnan
"You can get some Middle Eastern sweet but the taste is not authentic specifically..."
sheila sheedfar
"Found this place by asking the locals where I could find food that was actually “halal” and they insisted this place was. It’s a bit pricey but..."
bmiah1314
"The food here is delicious. When we first went there we had the grilled chicken wrap. My friends had sandwich, something like grilled chicken..."
Faria Zahura
"Loved the overall experience. They have a seperate section for sweet stuff. We tried beef burger, lebanese kabob, cheessteak, chicken grill (farooz),..."
Sartaz Khan
"They have the best Manakeesh. We tried Falafel and Hummus and both were Excellent. The staffs are friendly and our orders didn’t take long to be..."
Sinan AlKhatib
Al-sham Restaurant
82/100 (5182 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Middle Eastern
Indian
Halal
Middle Eastern
Indian
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Middle Eastern
American
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Mango lassi on point! I got the new York combo lamb and rice, full of flavor! Also got the mixed meat kabobs and same, great..."
Dency Wilfred
"Best Halal food in the whole city. Visited a family member that lives in Philadelphia and stumbled upon this gem. Everything was great. I had the..."
Mahamud Elmi
"everything i've ever ordered from here has been delicious! delivery is quick and everything is always still hot! great..."
Angel Campbell
"Has American and middleastern food great hosts plenty of food for your dollars definitely will..."
Eileen Lawless
"excelente restaurante árabe da região, sampler completo com kibes, esfihas, charutos de folha de uva, hummus, taboule, babaganoush, falafel, hummus..."
Arian Fernandes
"The most delicious sandwich I ever had! Everything is 100% homemade and fresh! The staff and owners are so nice! I can't wait to go back, but I live..."
Susan Roseman Rademan
"Overall great experience. I recommend the lamb omelette with Arabic..."
Kurt Smalley
"The food is always fresh and delicious. The NY Chicken and Rice is better than any I have had in NYC. Delivery is always quick and the staff very..."
Jessica M. Delia
"The portions are big and the food is amazing and delicious. The staff is very nice and helpful. Get Laziza and Lassi when u come, u won’t regret..."
aqida rasulova
"The food was not bad but I've had better Arabic food in United Arab Emirates. The beef kabobs that we ordered were tough and chewy and the rest of..."
S S
"Service was trash food taste like trash. I've been going here for years and it's going downhill. The young kids staffing the place don't care for it..."
Rasheed Bennett
"Best hala place up in northeast for sure Very well cleaned and the employees are very polite but the food by far is the best here I never tried..."
Una familia De 3
Kabul Restaurant
81/100 (412 ratings)
Restaurants
Halal
Indian
Indian
Afghani
Middle Eastern
Afghan
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Lamb
Beef
Dumplings
Eggplant
Salad
Ice Cream
Carrot Cake
Sit down
Indian
Middle Eastern
Afghan
Takeout
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food is good, depending on what you get. I got the dumplings which were great. Lamb shank special fell off the bone and the best thing on the..."
Melissa Lee
"I loved this place. Neat ambiance without going crazy overboard. Very attentive wait staff and comfortable seating. BYOB is perfect for a more..."
Andy Pinzhoffer
"Phenomenally delicious food. Quiet peaceful setting and great staff. Be sure to get the sweet saffron rice with your meal, it really makes the..."
Nik Wanchoo
"I can't stay a long time away from this place. The best rice with chicken and rice with lamb. A lot to eat with low price. The portions are big and..."
BASIM “Captain”
"Kabul was amazing. My girlfriend and I went there for a date night not knowing what to expect. The menu had a wide variety of food that suited both..."
Thomas Comiskey
"Very nice atmosphere, polite waiters. Food was delicious and portions are good size. I tried eggplant dish and my husband had lamb special. Will..."
Ekaterina Lipsky
"Excellent food with a courteous staff; I definitely recommend it. The food comes in surprisingly large portions and we were genuinely stuffed..."
John Forstmeier
"We arrived just after opening, and received wonderful service and amazing food! Sometimes establishments treat you poorly when they know you have a..."
Kristen
"First time I went was in 2004 and I never stopped going back. Sure, they are not consistent 100% of the time but they make up for it with very..."
Azfer Saeed
"Food's great here but service could be little..."
Fahad Momeen
"Amazing service. My waiter was very attentive. The food was flavorful and the lamb shank was cooked well with the meat falling off the bone yum..."
Sohail Rana
"We have mixed reviews here. The lamb shank was really good but some chicken dish we ordered was ok. Not the best atmosphere here but then again this..."
David Lee
"Hidden gem! The food is great. Plenty of lamb on the menu. The place is clean and great atmosphere. Friendly server. Bathroom is downstair and..."
Noeun “Truthseeker21” Kim
"The best food you can ever have. Both chicken and lamb are excellent. Bukhari rice is very delicious. The staff are freindly. The bathroom is clean..."
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Al Zaytouna
81/100 (3009 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Falafel
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I order delivery occasionally (always the same thing-- chicken kebob salad and hummus) and the food is always so fresh. You can tell the lettuce is..."
Susie Staub
"Not a big reviewer but needed to make sure that the outstanding customer service is highlighted! There was a mixup in our delivery order and even..."
Amanda Garcia
"The grape leaves are the best hands down I have ever tried! Great ambiance, roomy and comfortable. I regret not ordering more..."
Faizur Rasool
"First time at this place. At first thought, I was thinking this place is small but when I walked in, it is small but nice. The restaurant is very..."
Russell Cotton
"The food was absolutely amazing. I went There twice in 1 month and it never disappoints. I get The beef kabob entree every time. This time I got Baba..."
Nur Kazzaz
"Best hummus I had in a long time. Meat was delicious and very friendly..."
Ekmekci (Breadman)
"I am so glad we found this place! Excellent..."
Katy Cristiani
"We stopped at this restaurant in the Italian Market at 9th and Christian. We ordered a lunch of a variety of appetizers. Everything was freshly made..."
Stephen Foxman
"Al Zaytouna prepares exceptional Tunisian food. Their sandwhiches and entrees are fresh, with real vegetables ( not the ho hum kind), and authentic..."
Jerry Silver
"Nice and fresh chicken and the hummus was..."
N M
"Ordered delivery and every single item (I ordered A LOT!) was absolutely delicious! This is my new favorite place. The hummus is amazing, the chicken..."
Jenny H
"Once a week I work in the area and I LOVE the place. Sometimes I dine in, sometimes I order for pick up. The food is GREAT! The flavor is wonderful..."
Teca Filizzola
"I'm the only one in my family who doesn't eat beef. After standing the longest line ever to get them cheesesteaks from another place up the street,..."
Sabreena Joynes
"Can't really say anything bad about this place. We order takeout from here often, for a well balanced, healthy meal. The mixed kabob platter is one..."
Rachel Romma
"Spot on place for Eastern Mediterranean dishes! Casual dining with superb service. I highly..."
Karen Adams, Realtor
"Excellent food and prices. Their online ordering is weird, so I normally just call it in. The grape leaves and humus are perfect. The have gotten..."
Jonathan ODwyer
"Came here with my parents. Food was outstanding; my mom and I got the Chicken Delight, and my dad the tilapia salad. All the food was extremely well..."
Brennen Ernst
Kamal's Middle Eastern Specialities
80/100 (404 ratings)
Quick Bites
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Fast Food
Lebanese
Halal
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Juice & Smoothies
Juice & Smoothies
Shawarma
Lamb
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I only took off a star due to ordering the Zataar fries and getting regular fries for my order. My Chicken Shawarma was good, as expected, and..."
Zack Williams
"Searched high and low for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. The owners are welcoming and atmosphere is perfect. We ordered the chicken shawarma..."
Marisa Haimes Gagliardi
"I wish I could give this place MORE than 5-stars! Located near a corner inside Reading Terminal Market, Kamal's is always busy but service is fast!..."
Ping Regis
"Dropped by around 2:00 on a Thursday in March, just before the Flower Show weekend. Not very busy. I don't know why I've waited so long in my..."
Danilo Maffei
"Went here for the first time with my wife. Really delicious food, friendly service, clean, and overall would come back. She had the falafel pita and..."
Winston Liu
"For someone who swears by falafels while traveling, this place was just the perfect find at the Reading Terminal Market in Philly. Stopped by only..."
Parampara Patil Hashmi
"This place is great! I got a HUGE fruit and vegetable smoothie for around..."
Sugary Sweet
"4.5 falafel pita sandwich was boring. Lemonata without sugar was refreshing and unique. Worth coming back here again for something quick and healthy..."
Karan Singhal
"We were very hungry when we entered Reading Terminal market. We went through aisle after aisle of food stores and settled for Kamal's because of the..."
Armin Fernando
"This is now the second time I've gone here. Don't be scared if the line looks long. It's an illusion lol. Staff was friendly and very fast. Lots of..."
Corey Mitchell
"Came across Kamals in the busy Reading Terminal Market. I had a pressed juice the first day and came back the next morning for a smoothie. Everything..."
Johnleia Lambert
"Awesome vegetarian platter (and kibbe, but that "disappeared" 😋 from the picture) that exceeded my expectations, especially for "food hall" food...."
Brett
"After eating so many delicious, rich foods while in Philly it was great to have a fresh, delicious, green juice! We also got a huge brick of halva to..."
Flower Girl
"Great customer service, fresh fruits to make smoothies, you can almost add anything in your smoothie, and if you are a local they give you a rewards..."
Boris Fabre (Cozylord)
"The absolute best natural juices made here! Had an absolutely delicious and giant carrot and beet juice I really liked. Highly..."
Paul S
"Smoothie was really good and you can tell it’s fresh. I also got grape leaves and was super impressed. Service was excellent..."
Kristi Anna
Ariana Restaurant
79/100 (449 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Halal
Middle Eastern
Afghani
Afghan
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Afghan
Middle Eastern
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Ariana Restaurant is a wonderful place to check out. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere provide an authentic Afghani cultural experience. A..."
Paul Jones
"We've always had a great meal here, and we can usually walk in without a reservation. There are plenty of vegetarian..."
Lily de la Torre
"Delicious food, good service, yummy menu, cozy place, and a unique..."
Mehrdad Nosrati
"Very unique flavorful food. I did not know much about this regional cuisine. It is like northern Indian, only in that they have nice stews and a..."
John Strasswimmer MD PhD
"I have been eating at Ariana’s for more than 15 years. It is the real deal when it comes to Mom and Pop home cooking. The service is excellent, the..."
F Perez
"The dishes on their menu sound wonderful and delicious, I sat down expecting a full course meal, but what I got was a measly bowl of lamb ragu and a..."
Echelon Tahir
"Amazing Afghan food. I went here about a week ago to try as I am Afghan myself, I've been looking for the perfect restaurant in Philly. Ariana is..."
Mona M
"Went there for the first time yesterday as we had been wanting to have Afghan food after watching videos on YouTube. Food was good and the waiter was..."
Mita M
"We had a good time there. Food was fine. The only thing that bothered us was that everything was very slow. It literally took 45 minutes to get what..."
Amir Najjarbashi
"I've been going to Arianas for over ten years, I've had countless meals here all of which have been excellent. I have never once had an issue with..."
Parth Patel
Kabobeesh
77/100 (3879 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Halal
Indian
Middle Eastern
Indian
Pakistani
Pakistani
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Reservations
Seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The chapli kebab platter was delectable; the naan, perfection! The staff was friendly, service prompt, and the place was clean. What a best-kept..."
Julie Fox
"The best place to go for Pakistani cosine...my favorites, chicken karahi, lamb kababs, chana's, payas to die for......and for my sweet tooth,..."
Ghazala Malik
"The service here was so neat...the food was excellent...and we received such huge portions...I absolutely lived my naan and ate it all before..."
Changed Val
"The best lamb Karahi must try it !! Friendly staff and very good..."
Muhammad Yasir Sumnani
"Most authentic Pakistani food. Very delicious and great service. Need an awesome experience must try this..."
Fazal Mehmood
"Amazing Food also Atmosphere Great Foodie Spot for Lunch open til 1 AM in University City area and in NorthEast!!! My Colleague thanks it really is..."
Mil Kamilion
"The chai is fantastic. Not the most elegant room, but the food is worth it. Chana is my favorite. Excellent..."
Kevin Sherman
"Very delicious food will go back again..."
Beenish Noman Bajwa
"Amazing Food Satisfying Service, Worth it � Keep it up..."
Umer Gaya
"Good was great and the staff was really..."
Nilgün Kuş
"Ordered a variety of things including Kashmiri tea, halwa puri, Nihari, haleem some other things. Everything was excellent I recently moved to Philly..."
Ammar Nomani
"Kabobeesh is a must try. I’ve been visiting this restaurant since high school “2000” I’ve visited each location from the northeast, broad and..."
Verdia Marie
"Amazing food always,HIGHLY recommend. Their kababs and halwa puri are the best. Fresh tandoori Naan and falooda are a must try as..."
Saara Safeer
"I have to say that their food tastes delicious. Only negative thing about this restaurant is the waiting time. We have to wait like 30 minutes for..."
Twal Har
"The staff at this place is incredibly kind and always ready to assist. Kaboobeesh is the go-to spot for delicious, authentic Pakistani cuisine that..."
Ajinkya
"Close all great and most excellent service. The food was excellent. I found out that when I wanted to order. Halal bowl, they had to have their other..."
Jewel Felder-James
"This is literally the best food place ever. It has the best Desi style cooks in the world. Atmosphere is great and seating arrangements is amazing...."
Syme Waraich
"An excellent restaurant with delicious food (one of the best in Philly) and very generous and wholehearted portions. Thier Resham Beef is to die for...."
Mubasshir Pranto
"Food was tasty , I liked the chicken here and also Kashmiri Chai(Tea) , It took a longer time and wait time was not so good , I would recommend..."
sasidhar uppala
"A good experience! Warm, cozy dining environment. No rush to get in and out. A good balanced taste. Nice to enjoy flavors from the home country here..."
Zeshawn Rahman
"Not very appealing from the outside or even in the inside but food is just outstanding. I've been to a lot of Indian restaurants around philly and..."
Abrar J
"Tried biryani, nihari and haleem and it was really good. The owner was kind enough to give plain rice for my 8 year old when requested. It's more of..."
Imran Moosani
"They have the best kabob and the best chicken tanduri. I have never had chicken tanduri that taste that good. It so tender well cooked. And the..."
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