We were looking for Mediterranean food and I came across Aladdin's Eatery option on Yelp. So far, this is the best place I have found. I'm not much of a meat eater. Our waiter recommend the shish kabob . I came with jasmine rice which had carrots,peas, beans, potatoes and spices. It was the best meat dish I had in a very long time. My wife had the lentil soup which was very good. She also had rolled pita with humus,falafel and veggies. This was excellent too. Prices are very reasonable for Boca.
(5)
brian a.
Excellent quality food Aladdin's favorite was a lamb dish that was excellent good prices also
(5)
Diane C.
Excellent food and service. Mujadara Plate and Jasmine 's Favorite were exceptional. Grape leaves were warm and tasty, hummus was creamy and delicious. Definitely recommend this restaurant for a delicious healthy meal.
(5)
Kevin L.
This was one of the best dining experiences my wife and I have had! The jasmine brown rice is out of this world. They have a great vegetarian chili and a menu that really caters to vegetarians like my wife. I had the lamb which was perfectly cooked and tender. Dessert was a real treat too! Even better than the food was the service. We had Gabi as a waitress. She guided us through the meal, offering perfect suggestions for each course. She made sure we got exactly what we wanted. She was such an outstanding waitress that we asked her to pick out dessert for us, and she didn't dissappoint. Come here if you want a delicious meal served in a nice atmosphere by an incredible staff!
(5)
Brian R.
Really nice people. Really poor food. Mix lettuce out of the box should be washed and picked, particularly organic lettuce. Lots of rotted bits in my falafel salad. The "vegetarian chili" is really more of a red bean soup. The Kibbe was delicious but I'm taking them down on the chile and the poor quality of the salad.
(3)
Jeffrey S.
Authentic, freshly made, wide variety of intriguing items on an expansive menu - and all reasonably priced! What more could a diner ask for when looking for a mid-priced flavorful meal? I grew up on this kind of food - and while there are a few start-up kinks to iron out, overall despite the place being packed the night I was there, it was nothing short of delicious! Service was so good - Amira was an awesome server and Lina one of the owners made you fell right at home! Free Baklava - that's a quick way to make someone happy! Lamb was awesomely marinated and tender, the Mujadara plate was so good and filling - 7 hours later I still wasn't hungry. Don't miss the Kibbie appetizers. ( BTW- I didn't eat all this myself!!.... I was getting kind of bored eating the same old stuff. This is a welcome change to the culinary scene in Boca. Good luck Aladdin!!
(4)
Rachel M.
Growing up in Northeast Ohio, this was a family favorite restaurant. And it's still a must-visit place whenever I go back. I haven't found anything down here that compares to it, so I'm very excited that Aladdin's is now in Boca! I have so many favorite dishes here--hummus, shawarma, fattoush, kibbie, just to name a few.
(5)
John H.
Truly one if the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. obviously everything including the sauces and soups were made from scratch. I highly recommend this place if you enjoy middle eastern dishes.
(5)
Ludwig V.
I went here for lunch with some coworkers and we were all surprised by how delicious the food was! They have a lunch special on Mondays and Tuesday for $7. I had the shishtawook rolled pita and lentil soup with feta cheese. The service from Gary was great too. We will be going back soon!
(5)
Mark B.
Very rare to get such great fresh food. The lamb was exquisite and the Hummus was smoky and delicious. I eat everywhere and I never give 5 stars normally. Sorry have to add the desert was good also my wife ate the diamond and lady fingers and she said it was just right not TOO sweet like a lot of places but the perfect balance and portion.
(5)
Matthew K.
This place is awesome. We have been there a couple of times and can't wait to go back for more. It's hidden in mall plaza so doesn't get that much traffic. Real food, real deal and real good. Please visit to make sure these guys get customers so I can continue to get my eats!!
(5)
Laura B.
Food is very good but service has been slow.
(3)
Maureen S.
As I grew up on Middle eastern food, I always look for food that tastes 'just like Grandma' used to make. Pleasant staff and clean. Definitely a keeper! Give it a try - you will love it!!
(5)
Amanda D.
Must try if you love good medittaranean food and you're in the Boca area.
(5)
Lionel M.
The food is delicious, the people are friiendly and helpul. Additionally the place is very clean. Will definitely go back again. They have the best humus i ever had in Florida.
(5)
M E.
Believe the hype!!!! Not only is this place new and nice and amazing good food, the service is A+. I had the brown rice jasmine vegetarian plate, it had hot sauce and tahini on the side and flavored to middle eastern perfection! They have a small kids menu and the entree comes with beautiful fresh fruit ( no spices ) My father had the falafel and nearly went to heaven while he was eating it, we are Israeli so we know good falafel. Better than maoz by far. Crunchy on outside chewy on inside. My mother had the chicken salad in a pita pocket and it had fresh sprouts! Chicken was not dry and had an amazing flavor. This is really the longest review I've written on yelp and that's because they deserve it. The Lebanese/American woman owner made our visit special, asked our opinions and gave a great vibe. Our server Darian was very helpful and friendly. I will be back with my husband who loves shawarma. This place is nice and fresh and clean I hope it does very well.
(5)
Miguel B.
This Lebanese restaurant is the BEST I have tried in a long time. I went with my family and we were all delighted. I grew up eating Lebanese food cooked by my grandma, it is part of family traditions, and I have to say that this was like going back in time. It was that good !!! Service is great and prices are very cheap. I fully recommend this place. Enjoy !!!!
(5)
Julio A.
I admit I was not expecting anything exceptional, but also, I admit the sin of glutony. The hummus was quite good, and myself and my wife, should have gone with a single appetizers, because the kibbei was also good, and I don't regret following the advice from the waitress to try the spicy sauce. By then, we both had already eaten quite a lot, but then came the main course, I had the Spicy Kafta Rolled pita, I did cut it in half, hoping to not just stuff myself even more. How innocent and naive, first half gone, second half was toasty still, and I was not out of the woods, I ate it. My wife had a Shawarma Salad, but she managed to take back more than half of it. The waitress was nice, and with a sense of humor. The pomegranate green tea is good, and the only bad thing I can imagine is the location, but in days of GPS, is easy to find the restaurant if they keep that banner flying outside :-)..
(4)
Peter Q.
it is about time Boca Raton added a good quality Mediterranean, middle eastern food restaurant. just opened a month ago, the place is a hit with locals. I have eaten there 3 times. service improves with each visit and food quality is very good. lots of choices for various appetites. prices are reasonable. management knows what they are doing. friendly fast service. I will certainly keep going back. Great place for casual lunch or dinner.
(5)
Larry M.
Just wonderful FRESH tasty food ,veg. soup very good ,salads varied,pitzas new and extremely novel can't wait to return with a group a mezza party if Catolina is there ask for her,a great waitress, this is a chain but you wouldn't know it. Do yourself a favor go and enjoy its a bargain!
(5)
Eric T.
This place reminds me of a Chinese guy opening a pizza shop or something, food is far from authentic. I had the Shawarma w/ hummus. Hummus was OK but Shawarma was disgusting, stringy meat. WTF! After eating at Kabobji, I get frustrated by the shit people pass off as Lebanese or Middle Eastern in South Florida. Overall I would take a big pass on this joint. Seriously try Kabobji in North Miami, the only truly authentic Middle Eastern food I've found in FL!
(2)
Jennifer S.
Aladdin's Eatery is a brand new restaurant in the newly renovated plaza where the Publix Greenwise is located. There is also a Burger Fi that is not open yet right across from them. The restaurant has Lebanese/Mediterranean food and they have tables inside and outside where you can sit and have a server or get take out like I did. The restaurant is really big inside they can easily accommodate the large crowds that come through here during lunch and dinner. There are several businesses nearby and FAU/PBC are down the street. The service was amazing (they did just open Monday, lol) and I hope it stays that way. The menu was a bit overwhelming so I asked for a suggestion. The young guy at the counter suggested I try the Flavor Savor Special as it has a little bit of everything for me to try. Grilled Chicken Mishwi, Beef Kafta, rice, hummus, flalfel, and a mixed green salad with a Lebanese Salata that had cucumbers and tomatoes on top. Sounded perfect so I ordered it. As I was waiting the manager (I assume she could have been the owner) came over and asked me if I would like some water while I waited, I said no but thank you that was very nice of her to offer. Then she said "do you like dessert, would you like to try some baklava?" now who am I to turn down this nice lady offering me FREE sweet treats right?! I am not rude so of course I said YES! HAHA! It was good and not overly sweet. I think she may have seen me yelping on my phone but I am gonna mark it as awesome customer service ;) So how was the food? The chicken and the beef were both really good and I also got a side of hot sauce (which wasn't hot and kinda annoys me when I paid $.75 for a not so hot sauce) to dip and it was tasty but not spicy. The hummus was really good and so was the falafel and salata. It came with pita bread but it was kinda stiff and hard to eat so I tossed it. Overall I think I will be back to try a few more things off the menu and see if they can add a star. I have to give them 3 stars for the bad pita bread and the .75 hot sauce that wasn't even spicy.
(3)
Cecilia E.
Nothing out of the ordinary. Our pita bread was hard and chewy and the Tahini sauce was extra liquid, the falafels were good and so was the hummus. But that's its, its alright if you are craving fast Mediterranean food but you can get something better elsewhere to be honest.
(2)
Jay A.
I've eaten or gotten takeout here several times now and have liked just about everything I've eaten. That includes Veg. Combo App (which is huge and I thought the falafel was very good), Tabouli with chicken (listed under apps), the Flavor Savor, the Hummus Chicken plate and Jasmine's Favorite with Shawarma (pour on the included hot sauce and tahini and, wow, this is a flavorful dish!). The one thing I didn't like was the Lamb Rolled pita as there was too much pickled stuff in it for my taste. All of these dishes (save the rolled pita) were large enough that I took food home with me. Everything on the menu is labeled if it is vegetarian, vegan and/or gluten free and there are lots of options of each. This place is tough to find. It's in the shopping center with the Greenwise Publix (in the breezeway to the right) so parking can be tight.
(5)
Tim F.
I am a fan of this relatively new Lebanese/Mediterranean place that serves awesome food. Now if you have not had Lebanese before, it is a little bit different in style from the Greek/Israeli Mediterranean food that you have likely experienced in the past as the seasoning is a bit different, and the pitas a bit more flat etc, but all and all it is delicious. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and modern with a middle eastern flair, and has a small outdoor seating area. Dress is casual. We started off with a sampling of the tabouli (mint, parsley, bulgar, spices) , baba (eggplant dip) and hummus with their flat pita which was offered to us gratis, since we told the manager that we were new customers. All of it was awesome and it was perfect amount to tide us over while we waited the 15 minutes or so for them to bring out main courses to the table. The pitzas (pizza in pita bread) do take a bit longer to cook.(20-25 min) I had the "Flavor Savor Special" for only $10.75. A bit of an Odd name (but what's in a name anyway), which is a generous portion of chicken mishwi (marinated char grilled chicken); beef kafta (minced beef roll with spices); falafel; served on a bed of rice; salad, and hummus. I sprang the .75 and added their homemade hot sauce which was not very hot, but had a ton of flavor. The portions were so large, I took half of it home. My wife had the lentil soup, which came in a large bowl for only $3.95 along with a beef schwarma topped pizza and our 9 y/o daughter had the fattoush salad (chopped salad with toasted seasoned pita chips) which she claimed was one of the "best... salads......ever." Service here was very good, and our server was attentive and knowledgable about the dishes. The manager came over to our table several times during the meal to check on us and made sure we were happy. If on a budget there are plenty to choose from including the soups, (all under $4-$5) salads, pitzas, and salads all of which are between $6-$9. However, even the main signature dishes are only all $10-15. For the quality and the amount of food you get, the prices are very reasonable. Will definitely come back and highly recommend for casual dining in a nice atmosphere. Also they have a bunch of fresh bake goods for dessert, that I am looking forward to trying.
(5)
Devorah S.
Excllent restaurant! Has many, many vegan options, staff is friendly and helpful. Food was super tasty. We ordered many different dishes. The vegan chili was outstanding!!!
(5)
Tiffany S.
Hands down!!!! I Finally found a Great Mediterranean restaurant that I am impress with! Come for happy hour they have great wine and food selections 4-7pm. We tried a little bit of everything! This was a great taste of perfection. I will be back!
(5)
Carlos A.
This place has got it figured out. Delicious healthy food, great customer service and a pleasant atmosphere make Aladdins Eatery a good choice. I went in for lunch and ordered the shish kabobs and they were delicious. Make sure to order the home made hot sauce too....
(5)
Jeff F.
Found this on yelp as a place to try based on wonderful reviews. Went last night for a lite dinner after a late dinne. service and food were wonderful . Great and different menu recommend to all to try.
(4)
Jennifer J.
Went here last night, with my husband. I had been craving this kind of food for a while. I'd also had it twice and it was eh. The only place in the area(coral springs) that had decent falafel increased their already expensive prices to about 16$ for a wrap. They're pretty good but not THAT good. Anyway, onto Aladdins. We went in hungry at about 9:20 on a Sunday night, ; they close at 10pm. We were greeted with a warm friendly smile, welcomed in and escorted to our table. When We ordered some brewed Iced Teas. They tasted watered down so we switched them for the other Iced Tea option, which also tasted watered down but it was the end of the night and it was probably the last of it. Anyway the server let us know the kitchen would be closing but she also did not rush us, even though it was clear they were cleaning up. There probably 1-2 other tables there and she seemed to be equally attentive to all her guests as well as her side work. OK let's talk food. We started with the sfiha, a stuffed pita which was flavorful, full of the meat, pine nuts and goodies. We also ordered a kale quinoa tabouleh which is twist on the traditional, which I realized I prefer. I guess the parsley has the advantage of marinating a bit in the lemon dressing with maintaining some bite that kale does not. The salad was good regardless. For our main courses my husband had the Aladdin combo and I had the flavor savor. All the meats were tender and tasty. I personally like little more seasoning in my kefta but I'm biased lived many years amongst middle eastern people. So I have been spoiled with the best of their cuisine. My husband said his meat could have been a little more most but then again it is char grilled.Still, good meat and the rice was perfectly seasoned, lite and oily, dry, over cooked or hard. It was just right. The salad that came with the combo was crisp and the homemade dressing had a simple but good taste. My combo came with a piece of falafel which unlike any falafel in Florida tasted fresh and not dry. Overall it was a win and the price was right too. The server was nice and very accommodating. I wish I got her name but she's a short little thing with bleached hair. She had s good attitude and was helpful. I'd come back but too bad we are moving out of state.
(4)
Brittany C.
Favorite restaurant!!!! Recommend the Flavor Savor Platter if you want a little bit of everything or if you can't decided between two things. It's a great place and the staff is wonderful! Not to mention the deserts are delicious aka the baklava! Yum!
(5)
Jill Erin C.
Found this based on a "what's around me" search and was impressed by the reviews. We were even more impressed by the food. Hubby doesn't eat meat but there were so many choices, he had trouble deciding. He ended up getting the Mujadara salad pocket based on our waiter's recommendation. It was delicious and a huge portion for under $8.00. I got the Fattoush salad with grilled chicken. It was sizable, and it was very fresh and tasty. All together with two iced teas and a kid's meal for our toddler, it was under $30 for a delicious, fresh lunch in a pleasant environment. Definitely a keeper.
(5)
Danielle R.
Our Wednesday lunch group chose this location for our weekly outing. Parking is a challenge and we had to drive around. Additionally, it's located in the breezeway between First Watch and Publix so if you are looking for it outside, you will never find it. Honestly, I have no idea if we were at the same restaurant as the rest of the Yelp reviewers. To be frank, one of the worst restaurant dining experiences I have had since the Plantation diner. Here's the main issue -when you first walk in it appears like you should walk up to the counter and order, but that's not how they do it. Once you stand around you are finally greeted and shown to your seat. They should not have waitresses, in my opinion, for lunch. They should have food runners and that's it. The set up is horrible and there is no reason one shouldn't order at the counter, make this a more causal dining experience, get a number and take a seat. This is my main piece of advice for them. We all agreed the restaurant definitely should be ran like this...at least for lunch time. We had 2 people seated when the other 5 of us arrived and they had been waiting for about 10 mins, they just had menus. They were also told we couldn't push the tables together so we had to sit at 2 - 4 tops not conjoined. I will also note that this one of the worst run restaurants, from a managerial standpoint, I have seen in a while. There was absolutely no help b/w wait staff, the female manager looked like she was predominantly questioning staff vs assisting and it all showed. Our waitress finally greeted us and took our drink orders, but we were already ready to order our food. So that floored her a bit. Then the unimaginable happened, a lady sat down about 10 mins AFTER us, was greeted by an older male waiter, drink order taken, as well as her food order. She had her DRINK and her pita bread before we had our drinks (lack of management-lack of help). This is when someone at my table said "I think I want an iced coffee from First Watch" So he got up, walked over to First Watch, placed his drink order, paid, got his coffee and walked back. WE STILL HADN'T GOTTEN OUR DRINKS YET. It was deplorable. The food came out very quickly, another reason why they should forgo waitress at lunchtime, and we asked for our checks at this point as it was taking entirely too long. We asked for more drinks (normal), extra feta cheese, sauce etc and had to wait another 20 mins before any of this showed up. We finally got our checks, gave her payment, and had to watch AND wait for her to complete our transactions. Again, nobody helped her, nobody asked her for help, nothing. Then when we were getting our checks back the manager came over, in front of her, and asked how everything was. WRONG TIMING. NEVER DO THAT. We're not going to throw her under the bus. Bad, Bad, Bad. On to the food-- I got the 'flavor savor' and the best part about it was the name. The rice was good, the salad needed a different dressing, it didn't come with any sauce, the beef looked like sausage links (about the same size too), the hummus was over-processed & needed more flavor (garlic spices something), the whole time I kept saying to my co-workers "I wish I had some hot sauce or something", but since we couldn't find our waitress b/c she was in the weeds, I never got the chance to ask. Would I go back- NO. Would I suggest you go- NO... not unless they change A LOT of things!
(1)
Eddie B.
Where do I start: food was excellent, picture typical middle eastern food with a healthy flare, came with the family and order quite a bit of food, we started with the hummus (which was creamy and full of flavor, you'd be surprised how many people can mess this simple dish up), followed by an atayif and a sifha (WOW!!! Both were amazing). Then moved on to the main course the Kafta platter (which I usually use to judge a middle eastern restaurant), usually the places I have that at the meat is dry and burnt, here it was moist and absolutely delicious, the manager Madonna, was very welcoming and sweet, overall the atmosphere was pleasant, music was like "Buddha bar" type, if you've never heard of that look it up, it's cool and relaxing. Everyone that came with loved the found including my 5 year old, give this place a shot, restaurant doesn't look like an authentic middle eastern style but food definitely makes up for it
(5)
Nancy M.
I am giving this a 5 star review because the server KYLE(ask for him if you dine at night,,hes a great guy and hes Lebanese!!) ALSO because the food was great! the place was spotless and the little flower jars on the table were adorable. We started with the Lebanese beer! It was a pilsner and real tasty! had the shishkabob..it was great with ONE EXCEPTION...no veggies like tomatoes onions and green peppers which i assumed came with the shishkabob(having not read the description and just ordering the shishkabob) the rice was delicious the steak was melt in your mouth the 2 dips they brought(garlic and tahini) were great and my friend Paula had the lamb..hers was also very good(also served with rice) I did order a side salad which tasted really good!! and we had baklava for desert...they had 2 kinds one with walnuts and one with cashews...we had the cashew one...delish also. SO if you want to try some authentic Mediterranean food stop in and ask to sit with kyle! he will take care of you and hes a great server! I will return!!! and for the reviewer who said the pita was hard and there wasn't enough...i don't know where you ate because our pita was fresh and delicious and there was MORE than enough..really... GREAT new restaurant!! I did have a little bit of a hard time finding it ..it is a few stores west of the Publix Green Market next to town center mall
(5)
Olivier G.
The menu is large and the food is diversified; everything is tasty and the staff is friendly. My meat wasn't cooked enough though - it is a shame. But definitely a good and quiet spot for a lunch!
(3)
Jason P.
Part of a regional mid-west restaurant chain, this first South Florida location serves a comprehensive menu of middle eastern/Lebanese food with a strong emphasis on healthy eating and vegetarian friendly options. While meat entrees are featured the real stars of the menu are the vegetarian appetizers and mezze dips. Great falafel, hummus, babaghanouj. Pita pizzas ("Pitza") and wraps are fun and interesting twists on traditional Lebanese dishes.
(3)
Burj S.
Found this place on a Yelp search and yes it was a very pleasant surprise! The Orphans 4 came hre for lunch last week and we had the Mixed Veg Sampler for the appetizer with the Hummus-Babaganoush-Felafel and Tabouli and it was very tasty in deed served with pita (which tended to get hard after a few minutes) maybe keeping them wrapped in a plastic wrap would help them stay fresh a bit longer! We each had a Roll we found all our rolls to be very tasty ...once again I wonder if the Pita would be less crisp on the outside would it be better. Our Hostess was very nice as was our server and they made the meal all the more enjoyable! We will definitely be back again as it nice to see a place like this in Boca!
(4)
Ana K.
We have eaten here in several occasions and the cakes are really good! Service is good also, they have very attentive staff. The only thing that we didn't like is that their chicken is dry.
(4)
Daniela M.
If Yelp allowed it, I would give this place 10 stars. 5 measly stars just doesn't seem to cut it for a review of this place. I grew up in Cleveland and moved to Florida 10 years ago. I always missed Aladdin's Eatery and lamented that there was nothing like it in Florida. Aladdin's always had a phenomenal selection on their menu, and it was always safe to take anyone there because there were vegan and vegetarian options. When this place opened up, I came inside and was moved to tears because FINALLY I could place an order for something I had been waiting on for nearly a decade - Aladdin's Chicken Pitza. The Pitza is an open faced pita topped with a garlic sauce, grilled chicken, green peppers, scallions, and a dijon mustard sauce. I got my meal and I went back to my desk to eat it. When I opened my container, I took a minute to thank the Universe for bringing Aladdin's to my doorstep. I took my first bite, and it was everything I remembered it would be. Fresh. Everything is amazingly fresh and Aladdin's really prides themselves on that. The pita had taste...it wasn't a cardboard disc that's been lying around someplace. The meat was so tender and seasoned so perfectly, only to have the taste complimented by that char-grilled flavor. Then I bit into the green pepper. I was confused at first. "What's this? Is that? OMG...I believe that is flavor. OMG IT'S FLAVOR!!!!!" The green peppers were truly quality peppers better than anything I have ever eaten in Florida. The peppers were juicy and the flavor was slightly earthy just like a pepper should taste. For the first time in forever, I was genuinely happy to be eating. I HIGHLY recommend this place for everyone. Vegan, Vegetarian, Carnivore...whatever. The menu can accommodate even the pickiest of eaters. These people put more than spices and salt into this food. Their secret ingredient is a love of fresh food that won't kill either you or your checkbook. I missed you so much, Aladdin's. Thank you for coming to Boca. I feel like my life is complete now that you're here.
(5)
Nathalie A.
Never knew what Shishtawook was.. Came here, tried it, it's awesome. All the food here has been really good. Len-Chili soup is my favorite. And it's super inexpensive! Yum.
(4)
Mandeep T.
This place came highly recommended from a colleague and yelpers. However, I thought the food was below average compared to other good middle eastern restaurants I have had food at across the nation. Pita was tasteless, chicken had limited flavor and hummus was nothing special. The taste is more american/mediterranean.
(2)
Mike W.
the most amazing food service is top notch and the best part is you can get a rolled flat pita sandwich for less than $8 in Boca Raton try the chicken curry rolled pita and the lentil bean chili is amazing if you want great food while on a budget you have to visit Aladdin's eatery you will not be disappointed they have many vegetarian choices on the menu they are the best without a doubt
(5)
Ron S.
Very fresh, very tasty and excellent value. I will come again. As good as Paul's food in Cohoes, NY - and we do miss his fine restaurant.
(5)
Anna R.
The food and service is phenomenal. The lunch combo is such a great bang for the buck, and best of all, it's a calm and quiet environment perfect for studying!
(5)
Lisa S.
Aladdins is a find! Fantastic vegetarian and meat lover's options. Authentic Lebanese food is made with fresh ingredients and loaded with flavor. The falafel is our family's favorite. Excellent Lebanese wines and friendly service.
(5)
Frank M.
AWESOME food! Hummus is amazing as is the Jasmine's favorite with the chicken. Also had the lentil soup which was really good and the falafel. It's quickly becoming my "go to" place for good food. Been back here several times in the past two weeks. Service is a bit rough but the food is well worth coming for. I'm hoping they pull it together service wise. Definitely worth a try!
(5)
Maria V.
Frequent diner at this restaurant and never had a bad meal here!!! My fav is Flavor Savor which gives you a sample of several delicious items at an amazing price! Their baba ganoush is some of the best I've had, so is hummus and falafel!!! Try mint tea for a different beverage with your meal!!! Their new lunch specials are amazing and deliver fresh food at tremendous value!!!
(5)
Rhonda F.
This is her favorite go to place when we don't feel like cooking great service delicious healthy food.
(5)
Sam C.
Made it back to Aladdin's for lunch! I had my mind set on the vegetarian appetizer sampler when I was en route but, upon my arrival, I noticed the lunch special board outside of the restaurant. They offer $2 smoothies, $8 pita and salad combo, and $5 hummus. The specials run from 11 to 3. I ended up ordering the chicken curry rolled pita and it was delicious. The curry chicken was flavorful, but not spicy (they probably don't want to give the people of Boca heart attacks). The wrap also had tomatoes, peas, and a mustard dressing. The pita comes warm and crunchy. The salad was good; mixed greens with cheese, olives, tomatoes and vinaigrette on the side with a piece of pita. The slice of cake was heaven. I think the main blonde woman that is usually there is the manager. I have to give her props next time I go; she is really personable and professional. Again, my walk in order was ready in about 5 minutes or less. I'm looking forward to going back and dining in instead of ordering out.
(5)
Tejash P.
I visited this restaurant in Boca Raton, FL for the first time today with a colleague during lunch hour after locating it on Yelp. It is in the close proximity of the Glades Town Center mall and hidden neatly behind CVS on St. Andrews Blvd. There's adequate parking available. On entering, I was surprised to see it's a full service restaurant rather than the normal fast food Mediterranean joints I come across from time to time. The ambiance and decor is very pretty and inviting and you have to wait to be seated. The seating area is a blend of tables for two, fours, booths and groups so it is suitable for all folks. They also have a big display of a variety of desserts. Realizing it would take longer time to dine-in, we chose carryout and placed our order at the register. I ordered the Chicken Schwarma Rolled and told the server to make it spicy and my colleague opted for the Aladdin's Lamb Rolled and sat in the waiting area after paying. It took them over 25 minutes to prepare our order which was like a really long wait. I wish they could have been better staffed since there were 2-3 employees running all around during busy lunch time. I asked the cashier for Wi-Fi and was told it's broken. All this while no one followed-up on the order nor told us how long would it take nor asked if we needed anything else. The Chicken Schwarma Rolled came rolled inside a Pita like a Wrap (not spicy); with Tahini Yogurt dressing which was tasty but a bit too salty. The chicken meat was tender and fresh, so were the veggies and condiments. However the Pita was a bit too hard. Not sure if that's how the dish is supposed to be. The portion size was good. My colleague found the Aladdin's Lamb Rolled really well-made though the portion size was not large. We were surprised to notice the take out order was simply the wrapped food in a brown bag with no napkins, knives or forks. We had to hunt for them at our work in order to get started. The upside: Good location, ambiance, ample seating, wide menu selection, including food, fresh juices, smoothies, wine and desserts, adequate portion size and I was impressed by the clean and well-maintained restroom, outdoor seating. On the flipside: Needs to have proper staffing during rush hours, faster turnaround for carry-outs and provide the essentials. They have to be generous with Wi-Fi considering every customer who walks-in uses a smart phone to be connected. I would recommend folks to try out this place and share your experiences. I'll give them a second chance; which will give me an excuse to try out their desserts.
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Sam Z.
Really enjoyed our food we shared falafel and a plate that had brown rice (I usually don't eat brown rice but here it was good!)plate also had chicken, sausage and Vega tables with hummus. The food was fabulous the service was slow but very pleasant people. This is what a chain restaurant should be. You wouldn't know it's a chain if you weren't told, food is very fresh home cooked tasting. If you don't like their fresh pitas then you shouldn't eat pitas you must not like pitas, these are great here
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Barbara J.
I had eaten at Aladdins in Ohio on vacation, so I was happy to see they had opened in our neighborhood. The food is fresh, homemade and a lot of variety. My favorites...the V-Nine soup and the Fattoush salad with chicken. Their smoothies are delicious also, I had the carrot smoothie last time which is a small meal in itself. Great specials at lunch so it doesn't cost you a fortune. I always leave feeling a little healthier than when I went in!
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Adriana S.
Great local restaurant with young and pleasant service. The ambience nice and low profile chic. I'm a BIG lover of Middle Eastern food, and growing up eating it made me very conscious of a good homemade food, of the species used to bring the flavors to explode inside your mouth. Can I just say that they have it going on here? Yes, their appetizers are delicious, all of them. I cannot come here and not eat their baba (eggplant dip), neither their kibbie (fried spiced ground beef balls), the main dish Flavor Savor will most certainly save your day and make you very happy! They have so many options and all sound so good. By what I have tasted so far I can only imagine that they will carry on their good flavor to all of their dishes. The only way to find out: Trying them all!!! I'm already on it! Come and try it for yourself!
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Kim C.
The flavor savor with a side of their hot sauce is so good. The owner is so nice and the staff was quick and friendly. I love trying foods from different cultures and this one is up there with one of my favorites. Looking forward to trying their desserts too.
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Jeff S.
Alladin is a great spot for a casual and inexpensive Middle Eastern meal. They have an extensive menu full of enticing options such as shwarma, grilled chicken, hummus, pita wraps and smoothies. They also have a ton of app choices. Prices are very fair for Boca Raton; $10 for a salad that's full of protein and big enough for two and $4 for a large smoothie. I went with the chicken mishwi salad as well as a berry smoothie with yogurt and honey. I loved everything about my meal. The chicken was crispy, juicy and flavorful, so much so that the juices and little pieces which broke off seasoned all the veg for me. I didn't even have to bother with the dressing or feta which they put on the side. The smoothie was also delightful. I particularly enjoyed the generous use of honey, which was a great note to compliment their berry mixture. I also got to try my girl's lentil soup and her shwarma and hummus and I loved those dishes as well. Four for four. Nice! As for the atmosphere, I have to say, the dining room was very comfortable to sit in. The noise level was on the reasonable side and the tables well spaced out so we weren't right on top of our dining neighbors. Also, the service was very good. Out waiter refilled the drinks quickly, came by to check on how the meal was going, etc, etc. As good as you could expect, really. In the end, I have to give Alladin 4 stars for strong flavor, outstanding value and attentive service. It's well worth checking out if you're looking for a laid back lunch or dinner in Boca.
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Jason M.
Food was excellent! Wait staff were all pleasant. Had the lamb salad and vegetarian combo! Wish there were more locations besides Boca.
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Diane N.
This restaurant opened a few months ago. I've been there four tmes and each time the food was good and the service was friendly and helpful. Tonight my husband and I shared the hummus appetizer. The serving was large and it came with a basket of pita bread. The hummus was very thick and creamy. I usually get one of their salads but I decided to try the chicken Dijon rolled pita. It was marinated chicken with tomatoes, onions, and honey Dijon dressing in pita bread. The whole thing is grilled so that the bread was crispy. It was very good and I would get it again. They have a very extensive menu including a large selection of salads, pita sandwiches, and specialty plates. There's a display case near the register with beautiful desserts. Since I'm always dieting I haven't tried the desserts yet. A lot of the menu is vegetarian or vegan. It's nice to be at a restaurant where you have plenty of good choices beside meat or fish dishes.
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Monarch L.
Liked the Mediterranean lamb plate. Seasoned well but was not really worth it $14.50 I think. Small portion too. I uploaded a pic of it.
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JACOB B.
2 minutes from Town Center..... Great spot for healthy vegetarian eating if you like the various Middle Eastern specialties such as a very creamy hummus,a 5 star baba ( Babaganou)falafel,etc... What makes this place special is a very soothing setting in a modern nightclub like atmosphere enhanced by non-intrusive "big band"music in the backround. The owner was very helpful in pointing out the right items on the menu for us, since we were not particularly famished but wanted to sample their offerings in a very extensive menu. We also enjoyed one of Jasmine's special lamb dishes. The lamb was ordered medium rare.... it arrived exactly medium rare. Curiously the restaurant was relatively empty, but then again it was a weekday in the summer in Florida. Bottom line: if you want to enjoy some of the best Middle Eastern food in the Boca area, you will not fail at Aladdin's Eatery.... They also have a fairly nice array of wonderful desserts if that's your thing.
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Nicolo Z.
Clean dining area. Good attention. Good price. Food is delivered fast and good flavor. No complaints. Will definitely come back
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Jason B.
What a find! Met my girlfriend here after reading the reviews. This place is awesome! The service is amazing and the food is just plain delicious!! The service really make this meal wonderful. Greeted with smiles and attended to constantly, the staff made the meal a great experience. We started with the Baba which was perfectly smokey and creamy. Glad we got the "small" portion, because even splitting it, we couldn't finish it. We then got two of the dinner plates: the Flavor Savor and the Chicken Mishwi. Everything was cooked to perfection and wonderfully spiced. The hardest part of the meal was figuring out how not to stuff our gullets so much that we couldn't get out of the booth! Prices were great too. Well worth every penny. Super excited to have found this gem. Will definitely be coming back!
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Stephanie N.
This place is fresh, healthy, serves chicken without hormones and antibiotics, and is very diverse in its menu. The hummus and babbaganoush was delish, the lamb and kabobs were cooked perfect and tasty. The salads were crisp, fresh and the dressing was wonderful. I highly recommend and will be a regular. The prices are also ridiculously reasonable!
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Lynn K.
. My husband, son and I were excited to try Aladdin as we love Middle Eastern cuisine. Unfortunately, although the staff was very attentive, the food was a one star at best. Salad was old lettuce out of a bag. Meat dishes consisted of very little meat. The only thing tasty at all was the rice. We had three different dishes, and all three were disappointing. We described it as " a one hit wonder".. With all of the good restaurants in Boca, there is no need to return.
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Maximus P.
Overall very good. Loved the service. The only issue was the Aladdins combo plate. Portions below average, chicken very good but the steak kabob was dry. Babaganoush very good. Great atmosphere too.
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Karrin P.
I really enjoyed the food I ate here. I came here, while on vacation, on a muggy rainy Saturday night. The place was relatively empty. The atmosphere is attractive and inviting. The service was good and the selections on the menu were impressive. They had a lot of Vegan and Vegetarian options that are clearly marked on the menu. The green juice was great and they even had Vegan cookies! The salad I ordered was amazing! Everything was prepared to perfection, very fresh, and very yummy. They even had almond milk for my after-dinner drink. I can't really say anything negative about Aladdin's because my experience was A+ from beginning to end. I even got some work done while there. I had to ask for the check since the waiter was so laid back and made it a point not to rush me even though closing time was approaching. I appreciate this kind of service when I want to just relax while on vacaction and enjoy great food. I would definitely go again.
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Ruba S.
Myself, my husband, and our two boys (8 and 5) had Aladdins for dinner today. It was spectacular. We started with the mixed veggie plate (hummus, falafel, baba ghanoush, tabouli, and grape leaves,) and the sfiha. DELICIOUS. My husband and son ordered the Special Plate (or something like that,) which was kifta, chicken, hummus, and salad. They really enjoyed it. I had the Shawerma Pita, yum yum! My other son had their house made"Pitza," which is pita made into a pizza... But with no marinara. Anyway, we moved to Boca two days ago and we both agreed we'd be coming more often. Also, I was watching the employees serve all the customers picking up to-go orders and they were so professional. They seemed happy to be working. Our server was the same! And we had the lady fingers for dessert, they were nice and simple since we ate so much.
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Nancy A.
We were looking for something different for our weekly Friday night out. I'm tired of pizza, burgers and Chinese! We saw Aladdin's advertised in a Clipper-type magazine and decided to try it. We were not disappointed at all. We ordered 2 dishes to share - the shish kabob salad which was comprised of fresh greens, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes and topped with 6 huge chunks of grilled beef tenderloin and feta cheese. We selected Aladdin's house dressing. The other dish we shared was the Hummus Shawarma Plate. The only word I can think of to describe it is PHENOMENAL!!! There was enough for 4 and the shawarma had a unique flavor that reminded me of the meat filling of a Greek pastistio, with a hint of cinnamon. The hummus was creamy and flavorful. No room for dessert but the cakes in the case were beautifully decorated. We will definitely go back to try other menu items.
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Mark L.
Just tried this place for the first time and I already can't wait to come back. Great relaxed atmosphere with super friendly service makes coming here a joy. And the food is amazing, everything tasted so fresh I was very impressed. I highly recommend this place and cant wait to go back.
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Richard R.
Food is fair if your not Vegan or a Vegetarian or your taste buds are normal. Good service, food is fresh just not real tasty or delicious. Not bad not good. Not a great Lebanese or middle eastern restaurant, just another chain.
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Vicki W.
This place is awesome! When you walk in, they greet you right away and seat you (or you can order from the counter for take out). I've been coming here since they opened and never had a bad meal (about 10 times now). I try to order different things when I go and have sampled a good variety of items on their menu, liked everything I tried so far - Flavor saver platter, salad wraps, vegetable soup, hummus, kibbe, lentil soup, appetizer sampler. The food is always very fresh and perfectly seasoned. The meats are tender and cooked properly with marinades, seasonings. They serve complementary pita bread (authentic style which is dry and chewy, but great with dips!) and you can request their home-made sauces on the side. I love their hot sauce and garlic sauce (I think you have to pay extra, but its worth it for me since they're so yummy). I have noticed that the spice level of the hot sauce is not as high as it used to be, maybe people complained that "their hot sauce is too hot" haha. The portions are large so you get great value for the price, I never have enough room for dessert. They have a pretty large dessert selection with about 4-6 different cakes at any given time, along with the baklava. Definitely worth checking out if you're into mediterranean food!
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Sophie R.
My boyfriend said it felt like a cafeteria at a retirement home. Food came out in two minutes after we ordered so it was probably all prepared beforehand. Service was good. Friendly people but food wasn't anything to brag about. Skip this place.
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Gino B.
Saw some other great reviews and decided to give it a try. Glad we did! Walked in the door and was immediately greeted and picked a table. This place is brand new and very clean. The manager/owner was very friendly and came over multiple times to chat with us. The menu was a little large and if you're not used to this style of food it could be a bit overwhelming. He suggested a couple dishes to us and wanted to make sure we would get something we liked. We ordered the Flavor Special and the Aladdins Combo so we could try a little of everything. The food came out fast and was delicious. It came with a salad and pita bread and hummus that was better than any other restaurant in Boca. The garlic sauce and spicy sauce were great and added plenty of flavor to the dish. Once we finished the meal we went over to the counter, which had about 12 desserts to pick from. We tried the white chocolate cake and the carrot smoothie and they were both great. Overall, the place is amazing and we will be returning! The entire staff is so friendly and helpful and the food is tasty and delicious. Definitely recommend giving this place a try!
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Joe L.
I had a great meal here, but the waitress was extremely pushy with ordering to the point where we felt uncomfortable. I understand being a good sales person but you have to know when it's too much. I will be back because the flavour of the food was so unique and well cooked.
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E. P.
Mediocre. Falafel and babaganoush are quite good-but that was about it. They do get my kudos for serving antiobiotic-free chicken. Pita is flat, thin and dry. Tahini is sour. Worst part is decor. Looks like a family diner. They're trying, but overall won't be back.
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Nadine S.
Wonderful lunch yesterday. It was the first visit to Aladdin's Eatery. We are so happy to have gone there. The place is spotless and brand new. The decor has been given a great deal of attention. Very pretty. We couldn't decide what to get, so the hostess/manager helped us pick out something to our liking. My mom (at 90 years old) is very open to trying new tastes. We ordered the combo appetizer plate, a plate of fresh vegetables and an order of kibbe. The appetizer plate was loaded with tahini, hummus, baba, grapel eaves, tabouli and pita on the side. The kibbe was outstanding and not oily. The meat, seasoned with cinnamon, was fragrant and delicious. The veggie plate included, tomatoes, sliced, celery, turnips that had been left in beet juice, spears of pickles, calamata . It all worked together for a truly filling lunch. (Mom took 1/2 of it home! It was dinner last night she said) My husband had the beef roll up and said he'd get it again with no hesitation. We had to have dessert since we spied a fabulous looking coconut cake. It was yummy...I'm still thinking about it. This is a winner!
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Ned L.
Meh...No magic lamp Attended this newish establishment yesterday early evening. The place has a clean modern look; plenty of staff. We had the Felafel Plate and Aladdin's Kebab Roll. Regrettably we were disappointed in both. The Felafel fell far short on taste. Definitely not the Felafel as served in the Middle East, and certainly not like that in Beirut, despite the pretense of being a Lebanese eatery. Somewhat tasteless, and of a pasty interior consistency. Very watery Tichina served with it. The accompanying pita bread was good, served well toasted. The Kebab Roll was bland and lacked the spicy taste one expects of Middle Eastern food, and so too did the Felafel lack spiciness. Perhaps a shortage of coriander? The Kebab roll had very little Tichina in it. Instead a kind of brown gravy, of which there was far too much, making the roll's pita very soggy so that gravy juice spattered out of the end... The meat was tender and seemed of good quality, but this did not make up for the bland sogginess... If the Eatery had a Lamp, it had no magic...
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Keisha L.
Visiting from out of town. The atmosphere is very nice. Staff are friendly and pleasant. Beautiful presentation. Food excited my taste buds. Portions are more than generous. Great experience!
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Anthony S.
Finally - a great place, vegan, vego, and gluten free...support these guys! They're doing a great job and the price is right.
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Kevin S.
3rd visit. Shocked that this is a chain because this food is seriously delicious. Their hot sauce is amazing and actually more flavorful than hot. I grew up eating Lebanese food so my expectations are high. This restaurant has consistently delivered.
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s t.
Very disappointed. Server stated that everything was microwaved; nothing was made to order. Why go to a restaurant to eat warmed up leftovers? Could be good if made to order fresh. Don't go.
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Elaine C.
This is a nice new Mediterrean restaurant in the area. The hostess is very pleasant and sweet. My favorite dish is the spinach and feta in a pita pocket. I wasn't too thrilled with the pita pizza-it kind of falls apart as you eat it. The wait staff are very pleasant and helpful. I asked for how the salad dressing was made and the waitress told me exactly what ingredients they use so I can duplicate it at home. Nice touch.
(1)
Nada R.
Excellent food,very reasonable prices, staff cares about your experience. Very good experience having just had lunch on my lunch hour. On time back to office. That is going to be my favorite place to visit. Loved the pomgranet green tea.
(5)
Lili M.
Wow, wow, wow, I am so happy to have discovered this place! I recently became close to vegetarian, and I also have been watching my sodium intake for years, due to borderline high blood pressure. It is so difficult to eat out without being served three days worth of sodium in one meal, even when I ask the chef to cut the salt in half. After getting several dishes take-out from Aladdin's Eatery for dinner tonight, I am certain I will be returning there at least once a week from now on. The lentil soup and the vegetarian chili were both top-notch in flavor and, unlike soups almost everywhere else, NOT TOO SALTY!! The Foole M Damas is a good shared appetizer; it is generously portioned and extremely garlicky, though, so probably not appropriate for one person. The vegetarian combo appetizer featured hummus, tabouli, baba ghanoush, falafel, and stuffed grape leaves. An excellent choice if you are new to Middle Eastern food, though I probably won't order it again because of all the other great choices on the menu! We tried both the Mujadara plate (seasoned lentils and brown rice garnished with lightly fried onions) and the "Jasmine's Favorite" (a variety of seasoned beans and vegetables blended in brown rice). They can be topped with any of a number of proteins (chicken, beef, lamb, tuna), but we ordered them topped with Lebanese Salata (a mix of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, scallions, etc.). Fantastic flavor! And again, NOT TOO SALTY!! The interior of the restaurant is exceedingly clean and decorated in warm, welcoming colors. They serve beer and wine, with many wines by the glass. The manager/owner (not sure which) was at the counter to take my order and she was very friendly and helpful answering questions about the menu. Do not miss this place if you are vegetarian/vegan or trying to eat healthy-- and even if you aren't!
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Peter Q.
Very pleased. Quiet and casual yet fast friendly service and surprisingly tasty food. Healthy too. Manager asked if all was well. Plenty of free parking. Lots of dessert choices. Busy on a Saturday evening but not crowded. Need this kind of food locally.
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Travis R.
After a long Sunday shopping at the mall with the wife and my two teenage children I can't think of a better place to sit down and have lunch... the vegetarian combo was a great way to start the experience, recommendations made by the friendly servers were spot on. Then the main course came out, I was surprised how much food we got for the money. And how good it was. Keep up the good work Aladdin' s next Time I'm by the mall you will see my smiling face comming through your doors.
(5)
Roberto B.
Great spot for well prepared Middle Eastern fare. Hummus and baba ghanoush were just about the best I have ever tasted. The lentil soup was superb. A large portion with fresh vegetables. However, the falafel was unusually hard on the outside and lacked the flavor I am used to. Smashed bean dish struck out. Nice ambiance and good service.
(4)
Julia S.
I have no words to express my happiness for this eatery to open in my neighborhood. Everything is authentic and so delicious ! Feels like you are eating at a Lebanese family's house.The owner, Nina, is often present and is really a sweetheart ! Staff is very friendly and willing to please. They even have Lebanese beer ! My favorites are the vegetarian sampler, all the soups, the kibbeh, the Alladdin plater, the hummus, basically everything I tried so far ! Keep it up Alladdin, I will be coming for more and more !
(5)
Joe M.
Favorable first impression. Tucked away in the Greenwise shopping center so easy to miss.. Bright and cheerful inside. Nice wait staff. Was offered a sample of the lentil soup before ordering. Nice touch. Soup was delicious. Upgrade to top with chunks of grilled chicken. Also had a app size plate of six stuffed grapeleaves. Came warm which at first surprised me but really enjoyed. Will return to try moret
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Bruce B.
We just moved into this specific area and were walking around. We saw Aladdin's it was very quiet inside but we decide to go in. The people were amazingly nice. We took a take out menu and promised to be back. Wanting to support a local business we went to dinner there 2 days ago and it was even better. The people could not have been nicer. The customer service is exemplary and the food great plus on top of it all the value was better than I expected.
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Stephanie M.
Our first time eating here and it was fabulous. We enjoy the falafel salad, lentil soup, and a hummus falafel wrap. The have a lot of vegetarian options and it's a full service restaurant.. Can't wait to come back.
(5)
Kaly Q.
Delicious, fresh, Lebanese food. I highly recommend the Flavor Savor Platter, it let's you sample different dishes all in one hit, and it's a big bang for your buck!!
(5)
Jessi M.
Wow, I cannot say enough good things about this place, I don't even know where to start! Well first off, I am so glad I finally "discovered" this little hidden gem! It's right down the street from my house so I will definitely be here often. I came here with my mom for an early-ish dinner and there was only one other family in the restaurant but by the time we were finished with our meal the restaurant filled up nicely. I'm sure Yom Kippur had a lot to do with it though. We started off our meal with the Fatayer thinking it was going to be like Spanakopita but it was very different; like a healthier version without all of the butter. The spinach had a strong lemony taste and was wrapped in a pita in a pretty little heart shape. I also ordered the Vegetarian Chili and added their special hot sauce, which is very good. Our waiter suggested that next time I try the chili with the lentils in it; which I definitely intend on doing - with hot sauce. Then for my meal I ordered the spinach salad and added marinated yellowfin tuna. The tuna was extra but it was a very big portion, I would have to guess, like 8 oz. It was seared/grilled perfectly and the flavor was really good. I had the salad with the Tahini Yogurt dressing (which was also good) but I put more hot sauce on the salad as dressing instead :). Then my mom ordered the Flavor Savor Special and said the meat in it was really good. The salad that comes with the Flavor Savor also comes with dressing already on it (not sure which one; probably Aladdin's Dressing). Then for dessert we ordered the seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecake and the regular Chocolate Mousse Cake (which also comes in gluten free). The cheesecake was really good; the texture and flavor was absolutely amazing. The chocolate cake was also good and was less sweet than we were expecting. We also got some cashew "lady fingers" aka baklava to go; which I haven't tried yet.Oh yeah, and for drinks we both had the hot mint tea (which they give free refills on) and it was very good. I like how they bring out raw sugar, Truvia and splenda to the table; most restaurants don't offer Truvia (which is my fav). The staff here was so attentive and friendly throughout our entire visit. Everyone was so helpful and offered suggestions. Then at the end of our meal to our surprise they gave us one of the cakes and the baklava on the house! That was such a nice surprise! Between the food and service, this place deserves more than 5 stars! If you're looking for some good Middle Eastern style, healthy food then this is your place! While it's not traditional Mediterranean or Greek food, they put their own healthy spin on already healthy food. I'm totally into eating healthy and I love how their website lists the nutritional info for each item. Aladdin's Eatery serves up everything; not only meat and fish but ; this place is a Vegetarian Hot Spot to boot! See you guys soon!
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Craig D.
I was hooked on this place after the first time. I have to say, I've only taken out from there, not eaten in (yet.) I have had only their entree salads and appetizers. Their falafel is very good, as a sandwich or a salad. Speaking of salads, I have tried a handful from their menu, but by far my favorite is the Chicken Mishwi salad. Its a gigantic double thigh marinated and grilled (perfectly every time) on a bed of super fresh mixed greens. It comes with a garlicky oil and lemon dressing which is great. Super high quality and healthy meal for under $10. Other salads were good too but this one is a standout. Everyone there has been really nice and friendly--owners, managers, wait staff. It's only been open for a couple of months but so far so good.
(5)
Shaina W.
Dined here last night with my friend and was completely blown away. I was told it was good, but I had no idea it'd be THAT good. We had a glass of the Lebanese white wine, which was delicious, and the Vegetarian Combo. I recommend this dish as an appetizer because it includes all the fav routes - hummus, baba ghanoush, tabouli, grape leaves, falafel, tahini and pita bread. The falafel are SO good. I haven't had falafel this good since I visited Israel 5 years ago. For dinner we had the mujadara plate which was steamed lentils and brown rice with Lebanese salata and fried onions. So many flavors and textures...delicious! I could go and on but really you need to just check this place out for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Sue N.
Lentil soup can only be described as perfection made to order. Great lunch specials and friendly staff!
(5)
Gina P.
This Lebanese oasis is a breath of fresh air in boca! Me and a friend came for dinner. We had amazing service from Mylon. She was great at assisting us with beer and dining choices. I was surprised to see they had a small list of all craft beers. I drank the day of the dead amber ale and my friend got the session. We wanted to try a bunch of different things so we got the vegetarian combo as an app and then one of the platters which had chicken and beef on it over a bed of rice and some veggies. The Vegetarian Combo Was awesome. It had 4 falafel, babagonush, hummus, taboli, two grape leaves, and tahini. And we had a basket of pita. The falafel was the best i've ever had. Cooked to perfection just the right amount of crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. As far as the meat goes the beef stole the show. It was so tender and perfectly flavored. We had to get dessert and I got baklava. They offered it two ways- ladyfingers which Is a little less sweet and diamond which is sweeter. I tried both. They were both great but I liked the diamond better. My friend got a giant chunk of black forest cake which i tasted and it was insanely moist. Best part about it is we had a great meal left completely stuffed and didn't break the bank. The most expensive meal on their menu is less than 15 bucks.
(5)
Rich R.
As a frequent diner here, there are many very tasty dishes. I always ask the server for recommendations and the servers are extremely knowledgable - I usually go with their suggestion, and haven't been disappointed yet !
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Cintia C.
Simply the best mediterranean eatery in Boca Raton, our server Cailli was super sweet Love the vegetarian sampler and the lamb wrap was superb!!! My favorite place for heathy food!!!
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Denise R.
My friend Shaina & I came in for dinner last night and we started off with a Lebanese house white wine which was quite good. Shortly afterwards we received a Vegetarian sampler platter that contained THE BEST Falafels I can honestly say I have eve had!!! The baba was another favorite of mine. The crispy onions on top of the steamed lentil dish we had added a nice flavor & texture. I am looking forward to coming back & trying one of their rolled puta sandwiches next. The servers & the owners are all very nice. I highly recommend this place.
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Janel C.
I just moved into the area from East Boca. I'm in the middle of remodeling my house and have no kitchen - so I turned to Yelp for help. I was getting sick of Juice and Java, which until now was my west Boca back up for 4th Generation -- my most favorite place. I found Aladdin's on Yelp last Wednesday (July 6th) - and I have either eaten there or gotten take out from them every single day since, including today. I have tried quite a few things on the menu - and haven't been disappointed a single time. From their smoothies (I tried the Fresh Fruit and Banana, Milk, and Honey ones), to their Foole, the Jasmine Lamb, the Beef Shawarma, the Hummus Pocket, the Jasmine Lebanese Salata, the Spinach Salad, the pomegranate green tea, the coffee, the Baklava!! - I have not one complaint. I'm a food lover - and I love to try everything... but I'm generally a healthy eater - and I tend to eat vegetarian. This place has SO many options for me! My only wish was that they had a punch card of some sort to reward me for all my loyalty ;)
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Ray S.
I was in town for the weekend and decided to try something new and exciting for lunch with my friends. Saw great reviews and wanted to try for myself. I was very impressed!! Great customer service, fresh food, quite atmosphere, Love it!!
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Address :21200 St Andrews Blvd,Ste 502
Boca Raton, FL, 33433
Alan L.
We were looking for Mediterranean food and I came across Aladdin's Eatery option on Yelp. So far, this is the best place I have found. I'm not much of a meat eater. Our waiter recommend the shish kabob . I came with jasmine rice which had carrots,peas, beans, potatoes and spices. It was the best meat dish I had in a very long time. My wife had the lentil soup which was very good. She also had rolled pita with humus,falafel and veggies. This was excellent too. Prices are very reasonable for Boca.
(5)brian a.
Excellent quality food Aladdin's favorite was a lamb dish that was excellent good prices also
(5)Diane C.
Excellent food and service. Mujadara Plate and Jasmine 's Favorite were exceptional. Grape leaves were warm and tasty, hummus was creamy and delicious. Definitely recommend this restaurant for a delicious healthy meal.
(5)Kevin L.
This was one of the best dining experiences my wife and I have had! The jasmine brown rice is out of this world. They have a great vegetarian chili and a menu that really caters to vegetarians like my wife. I had the lamb which was perfectly cooked and tender. Dessert was a real treat too! Even better than the food was the service. We had Gabi as a waitress. She guided us through the meal, offering perfect suggestions for each course. She made sure we got exactly what we wanted. She was such an outstanding waitress that we asked her to pick out dessert for us, and she didn't dissappoint. Come here if you want a delicious meal served in a nice atmosphere by an incredible staff!
(5)Brian R.
Really nice people. Really poor food. Mix lettuce out of the box should be washed and picked, particularly organic lettuce. Lots of rotted bits in my falafel salad. The "vegetarian chili" is really more of a red bean soup. The Kibbe was delicious but I'm taking them down on the chile and the poor quality of the salad.
(3)Jeffrey S.
Authentic, freshly made, wide variety of intriguing items on an expansive menu - and all reasonably priced! What more could a diner ask for when looking for a mid-priced flavorful meal? I grew up on this kind of food - and while there are a few start-up kinks to iron out, overall despite the place being packed the night I was there, it was nothing short of delicious! Service was so good - Amira was an awesome server and Lina one of the owners made you fell right at home! Free Baklava - that's a quick way to make someone happy! Lamb was awesomely marinated and tender, the Mujadara plate was so good and filling - 7 hours later I still wasn't hungry. Don't miss the Kibbie appetizers. ( BTW- I didn't eat all this myself!!.... I was getting kind of bored eating the same old stuff. This is a welcome change to the culinary scene in Boca. Good luck Aladdin!!
(4)Rachel M.
Growing up in Northeast Ohio, this was a family favorite restaurant. And it's still a must-visit place whenever I go back. I haven't found anything down here that compares to it, so I'm very excited that Aladdin's is now in Boca! I have so many favorite dishes here--hummus, shawarma, fattoush, kibbie, just to name a few.
(5)John H.
Truly one if the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. obviously everything including the sauces and soups were made from scratch. I highly recommend this place if you enjoy middle eastern dishes.
(5)Ludwig V.
I went here for lunch with some coworkers and we were all surprised by how delicious the food was! They have a lunch special on Mondays and Tuesday for $7. I had the shishtawook rolled pita and lentil soup with feta cheese. The service from Gary was great too. We will be going back soon!
(5)Mark B.
Very rare to get such great fresh food. The lamb was exquisite and the Hummus was smoky and delicious. I eat everywhere and I never give 5 stars normally. Sorry have to add the desert was good also my wife ate the diamond and lady fingers and she said it was just right not TOO sweet like a lot of places but the perfect balance and portion.
(5)Matthew K.
This place is awesome. We have been there a couple of times and can't wait to go back for more. It's hidden in mall plaza so doesn't get that much traffic. Real food, real deal and real good. Please visit to make sure these guys get customers so I can continue to get my eats!!
(5)Laura B.
Food is very good but service has been slow.
(3)Maureen S.
As I grew up on Middle eastern food, I always look for food that tastes 'just like Grandma' used to make. Pleasant staff and clean. Definitely a keeper! Give it a try - you will love it!!
(5)Amanda D.
Must try if you love good medittaranean food and you're in the Boca area.
(5)Lionel M.
The food is delicious, the people are friiendly and helpul. Additionally the place is very clean. Will definitely go back again. They have the best humus i ever had in Florida.
(5)M E.
Believe the hype!!!! Not only is this place new and nice and amazing good food, the service is A+. I had the brown rice jasmine vegetarian plate, it had hot sauce and tahini on the side and flavored to middle eastern perfection! They have a small kids menu and the entree comes with beautiful fresh fruit ( no spices ) My father had the falafel and nearly went to heaven while he was eating it, we are Israeli so we know good falafel. Better than maoz by far. Crunchy on outside chewy on inside. My mother had the chicken salad in a pita pocket and it had fresh sprouts! Chicken was not dry and had an amazing flavor. This is really the longest review I've written on yelp and that's because they deserve it. The Lebanese/American woman owner made our visit special, asked our opinions and gave a great vibe. Our server Darian was very helpful and friendly. I will be back with my husband who loves shawarma. This place is nice and fresh and clean I hope it does very well.
(5)Miguel B.
This Lebanese restaurant is the BEST I have tried in a long time. I went with my family and we were all delighted. I grew up eating Lebanese food cooked by my grandma, it is part of family traditions, and I have to say that this was like going back in time. It was that good !!! Service is great and prices are very cheap. I fully recommend this place. Enjoy !!!!
(5)Julio A.
I admit I was not expecting anything exceptional, but also, I admit the sin of glutony. The hummus was quite good, and myself and my wife, should have gone with a single appetizers, because the kibbei was also good, and I don't regret following the advice from the waitress to try the spicy sauce. By then, we both had already eaten quite a lot, but then came the main course, I had the Spicy Kafta Rolled pita, I did cut it in half, hoping to not just stuff myself even more. How innocent and naive, first half gone, second half was toasty still, and I was not out of the woods, I ate it. My wife had a Shawarma Salad, but she managed to take back more than half of it. The waitress was nice, and with a sense of humor. The pomegranate green tea is good, and the only bad thing I can imagine is the location, but in days of GPS, is easy to find the restaurant if they keep that banner flying outside :-)..
(4)Peter Q.
it is about time Boca Raton added a good quality Mediterranean, middle eastern food restaurant. just opened a month ago, the place is a hit with locals. I have eaten there 3 times. service improves with each visit and food quality is very good. lots of choices for various appetites. prices are reasonable. management knows what they are doing. friendly fast service. I will certainly keep going back. Great place for casual lunch or dinner.
(5)Larry M.
Just wonderful FRESH tasty food ,veg. soup very good ,salads varied,pitzas new and extremely novel can't wait to return with a group a mezza party if Catolina is there ask for her,a great waitress, this is a chain but you wouldn't know it. Do yourself a favor go and enjoy its a bargain!
(5)Eric T.
This place reminds me of a Chinese guy opening a pizza shop or something, food is far from authentic. I had the Shawarma w/ hummus. Hummus was OK but Shawarma was disgusting, stringy meat. WTF! After eating at Kabobji, I get frustrated by the shit people pass off as Lebanese or Middle Eastern in South Florida. Overall I would take a big pass on this joint. Seriously try Kabobji in North Miami, the only truly authentic Middle Eastern food I've found in FL!
(2)Jennifer S.
Aladdin's Eatery is a brand new restaurant in the newly renovated plaza where the Publix Greenwise is located. There is also a Burger Fi that is not open yet right across from them. The restaurant has Lebanese/Mediterranean food and they have tables inside and outside where you can sit and have a server or get take out like I did. The restaurant is really big inside they can easily accommodate the large crowds that come through here during lunch and dinner. There are several businesses nearby and FAU/PBC are down the street. The service was amazing (they did just open Monday, lol) and I hope it stays that way. The menu was a bit overwhelming so I asked for a suggestion. The young guy at the counter suggested I try the Flavor Savor Special as it has a little bit of everything for me to try. Grilled Chicken Mishwi, Beef Kafta, rice, hummus, flalfel, and a mixed green salad with a Lebanese Salata that had cucumbers and tomatoes on top. Sounded perfect so I ordered it. As I was waiting the manager (I assume she could have been the owner) came over and asked me if I would like some water while I waited, I said no but thank you that was very nice of her to offer. Then she said "do you like dessert, would you like to try some baklava?" now who am I to turn down this nice lady offering me FREE sweet treats right?! I am not rude so of course I said YES! HAHA! It was good and not overly sweet. I think she may have seen me yelping on my phone but I am gonna mark it as awesome customer service ;) So how was the food? The chicken and the beef were both really good and I also got a side of hot sauce (which wasn't hot and kinda annoys me when I paid $.75 for a not so hot sauce) to dip and it was tasty but not spicy. The hummus was really good and so was the falafel and salata. It came with pita bread but it was kinda stiff and hard to eat so I tossed it. Overall I think I will be back to try a few more things off the menu and see if they can add a star. I have to give them 3 stars for the bad pita bread and the .75 hot sauce that wasn't even spicy.
(3)Cecilia E.
Nothing out of the ordinary. Our pita bread was hard and chewy and the Tahini sauce was extra liquid, the falafels were good and so was the hummus. But that's its, its alright if you are craving fast Mediterranean food but you can get something better elsewhere to be honest.
(2)Jay A.
I've eaten or gotten takeout here several times now and have liked just about everything I've eaten. That includes Veg. Combo App (which is huge and I thought the falafel was very good), Tabouli with chicken (listed under apps), the Flavor Savor, the Hummus Chicken plate and Jasmine's Favorite with Shawarma (pour on the included hot sauce and tahini and, wow, this is a flavorful dish!). The one thing I didn't like was the Lamb Rolled pita as there was too much pickled stuff in it for my taste. All of these dishes (save the rolled pita) were large enough that I took food home with me. Everything on the menu is labeled if it is vegetarian, vegan and/or gluten free and there are lots of options of each. This place is tough to find. It's in the shopping center with the Greenwise Publix (in the breezeway to the right) so parking can be tight.
(5)Tim F.
I am a fan of this relatively new Lebanese/Mediterranean place that serves awesome food. Now if you have not had Lebanese before, it is a little bit different in style from the Greek/Israeli Mediterranean food that you have likely experienced in the past as the seasoning is a bit different, and the pitas a bit more flat etc, but all and all it is delicious. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and modern with a middle eastern flair, and has a small outdoor seating area. Dress is casual. We started off with a sampling of the tabouli (mint, parsley, bulgar, spices) , baba (eggplant dip) and hummus with their flat pita which was offered to us gratis, since we told the manager that we were new customers. All of it was awesome and it was perfect amount to tide us over while we waited the 15 minutes or so for them to bring out main courses to the table. The pitzas (pizza in pita bread) do take a bit longer to cook.(20-25 min) I had the "Flavor Savor Special" for only $10.75. A bit of an Odd name (but what's in a name anyway), which is a generous portion of chicken mishwi (marinated char grilled chicken); beef kafta (minced beef roll with spices); falafel; served on a bed of rice; salad, and hummus. I sprang the .75 and added their homemade hot sauce which was not very hot, but had a ton of flavor. The portions were so large, I took half of it home. My wife had the lentil soup, which came in a large bowl for only $3.95 along with a beef schwarma topped pizza and our 9 y/o daughter had the fattoush salad (chopped salad with toasted seasoned pita chips) which she claimed was one of the "best... salads......ever." Service here was very good, and our server was attentive and knowledgable about the dishes. The manager came over to our table several times during the meal to check on us and made sure we were happy. If on a budget there are plenty to choose from including the soups, (all under $4-$5) salads, pitzas, and salads all of which are between $6-$9. However, even the main signature dishes are only all $10-15. For the quality and the amount of food you get, the prices are very reasonable. Will definitely come back and highly recommend for casual dining in a nice atmosphere. Also they have a bunch of fresh bake goods for dessert, that I am looking forward to trying.
(5)Devorah S.
Excllent restaurant! Has many, many vegan options, staff is friendly and helpful. Food was super tasty. We ordered many different dishes. The vegan chili was outstanding!!!
(5)Tiffany S.
Hands down!!!! I Finally found a Great Mediterranean restaurant that I am impress with! Come for happy hour they have great wine and food selections 4-7pm. We tried a little bit of everything! This was a great taste of perfection. I will be back!
(5)Carlos A.
This place has got it figured out. Delicious healthy food, great customer service and a pleasant atmosphere make Aladdins Eatery a good choice. I went in for lunch and ordered the shish kabobs and they were delicious. Make sure to order the home made hot sauce too....
(5)Jeff F.
Found this on yelp as a place to try based on wonderful reviews. Went last night for a lite dinner after a late dinne. service and food were wonderful . Great and different menu recommend to all to try.
(4)Jennifer J.
Went here last night, with my husband. I had been craving this kind of food for a while. I'd also had it twice and it was eh. The only place in the area(coral springs) that had decent falafel increased their already expensive prices to about 16$ for a wrap. They're pretty good but not THAT good. Anyway, onto Aladdins. We went in hungry at about 9:20 on a Sunday night, ; they close at 10pm. We were greeted with a warm friendly smile, welcomed in and escorted to our table. When We ordered some brewed Iced Teas. They tasted watered down so we switched them for the other Iced Tea option, which also tasted watered down but it was the end of the night and it was probably the last of it. Anyway the server let us know the kitchen would be closing but she also did not rush us, even though it was clear they were cleaning up. There probably 1-2 other tables there and she seemed to be equally attentive to all her guests as well as her side work. OK let's talk food. We started with the sfiha, a stuffed pita which was flavorful, full of the meat, pine nuts and goodies. We also ordered a kale quinoa tabouleh which is twist on the traditional, which I realized I prefer. I guess the parsley has the advantage of marinating a bit in the lemon dressing with maintaining some bite that kale does not. The salad was good regardless. For our main courses my husband had the Aladdin combo and I had the flavor savor. All the meats were tender and tasty. I personally like little more seasoning in my kefta but I'm biased lived many years amongst middle eastern people. So I have been spoiled with the best of their cuisine. My husband said his meat could have been a little more most but then again it is char grilled.Still, good meat and the rice was perfectly seasoned, lite and oily, dry, over cooked or hard. It was just right. The salad that came with the combo was crisp and the homemade dressing had a simple but good taste. My combo came with a piece of falafel which unlike any falafel in Florida tasted fresh and not dry. Overall it was a win and the price was right too. The server was nice and very accommodating. I wish I got her name but she's a short little thing with bleached hair. She had s good attitude and was helpful. I'd come back but too bad we are moving out of state.
(4)Brittany C.
Favorite restaurant!!!! Recommend the Flavor Savor Platter if you want a little bit of everything or if you can't decided between two things. It's a great place and the staff is wonderful! Not to mention the deserts are delicious aka the baklava! Yum!
(5)Jill Erin C.
Found this based on a "what's around me" search and was impressed by the reviews. We were even more impressed by the food. Hubby doesn't eat meat but there were so many choices, he had trouble deciding. He ended up getting the Mujadara salad pocket based on our waiter's recommendation. It was delicious and a huge portion for under $8.00. I got the Fattoush salad with grilled chicken. It was sizable, and it was very fresh and tasty. All together with two iced teas and a kid's meal for our toddler, it was under $30 for a delicious, fresh lunch in a pleasant environment. Definitely a keeper.
(5)Danielle R.
Our Wednesday lunch group chose this location for our weekly outing. Parking is a challenge and we had to drive around. Additionally, it's located in the breezeway between First Watch and Publix so if you are looking for it outside, you will never find it. Honestly, I have no idea if we were at the same restaurant as the rest of the Yelp reviewers. To be frank, one of the worst restaurant dining experiences I have had since the Plantation diner. Here's the main issue -when you first walk in it appears like you should walk up to the counter and order, but that's not how they do it. Once you stand around you are finally greeted and shown to your seat. They should not have waitresses, in my opinion, for lunch. They should have food runners and that's it. The set up is horrible and there is no reason one shouldn't order at the counter, make this a more causal dining experience, get a number and take a seat. This is my main piece of advice for them. We all agreed the restaurant definitely should be ran like this...at least for lunch time. We had 2 people seated when the other 5 of us arrived and they had been waiting for about 10 mins, they just had menus. They were also told we couldn't push the tables together so we had to sit at 2 - 4 tops not conjoined. I will also note that this one of the worst run restaurants, from a managerial standpoint, I have seen in a while. There was absolutely no help b/w wait staff, the female manager looked like she was predominantly questioning staff vs assisting and it all showed. Our waitress finally greeted us and took our drink orders, but we were already ready to order our food. So that floored her a bit. Then the unimaginable happened, a lady sat down about 10 mins AFTER us, was greeted by an older male waiter, drink order taken, as well as her food order. She had her DRINK and her pita bread before we had our drinks (lack of management-lack of help). This is when someone at my table said "I think I want an iced coffee from First Watch" So he got up, walked over to First Watch, placed his drink order, paid, got his coffee and walked back. WE STILL HADN'T GOTTEN OUR DRINKS YET. It was deplorable. The food came out very quickly, another reason why they should forgo waitress at lunchtime, and we asked for our checks at this point as it was taking entirely too long. We asked for more drinks (normal), extra feta cheese, sauce etc and had to wait another 20 mins before any of this showed up. We finally got our checks, gave her payment, and had to watch AND wait for her to complete our transactions. Again, nobody helped her, nobody asked her for help, nothing. Then when we were getting our checks back the manager came over, in front of her, and asked how everything was. WRONG TIMING. NEVER DO THAT. We're not going to throw her under the bus. Bad, Bad, Bad. On to the food-- I got the 'flavor savor' and the best part about it was the name. The rice was good, the salad needed a different dressing, it didn't come with any sauce, the beef looked like sausage links (about the same size too), the hummus was over-processed & needed more flavor (garlic spices something), the whole time I kept saying to my co-workers "I wish I had some hot sauce or something", but since we couldn't find our waitress b/c she was in the weeds, I never got the chance to ask. Would I go back- NO. Would I suggest you go- NO... not unless they change A LOT of things!
(1)Eddie B.
Where do I start: food was excellent, picture typical middle eastern food with a healthy flare, came with the family and order quite a bit of food, we started with the hummus (which was creamy and full of flavor, you'd be surprised how many people can mess this simple dish up), followed by an atayif and a sifha (WOW!!! Both were amazing). Then moved on to the main course the Kafta platter (which I usually use to judge a middle eastern restaurant), usually the places I have that at the meat is dry and burnt, here it was moist and absolutely delicious, the manager Madonna, was very welcoming and sweet, overall the atmosphere was pleasant, music was like "Buddha bar" type, if you've never heard of that look it up, it's cool and relaxing. Everyone that came with loved the found including my 5 year old, give this place a shot, restaurant doesn't look like an authentic middle eastern style but food definitely makes up for it
(5)Nancy M.
I am giving this a 5 star review because the server KYLE(ask for him if you dine at night,,hes a great guy and hes Lebanese!!) ALSO because the food was great! the place was spotless and the little flower jars on the table were adorable. We started with the Lebanese beer! It was a pilsner and real tasty! had the shishkabob..it was great with ONE EXCEPTION...no veggies like tomatoes onions and green peppers which i assumed came with the shishkabob(having not read the description and just ordering the shishkabob) the rice was delicious the steak was melt in your mouth the 2 dips they brought(garlic and tahini) were great and my friend Paula had the lamb..hers was also very good(also served with rice) I did order a side salad which tasted really good!! and we had baklava for desert...they had 2 kinds one with walnuts and one with cashews...we had the cashew one...delish also. SO if you want to try some authentic Mediterranean food stop in and ask to sit with kyle! he will take care of you and hes a great server! I will return!!! and for the reviewer who said the pita was hard and there wasn't enough...i don't know where you ate because our pita was fresh and delicious and there was MORE than enough..really... GREAT new restaurant!! I did have a little bit of a hard time finding it ..it is a few stores west of the Publix Green Market next to town center mall
(5)Olivier G.
The menu is large and the food is diversified; everything is tasty and the staff is friendly. My meat wasn't cooked enough though - it is a shame. But definitely a good and quiet spot for a lunch!
(3)Jason P.
Part of a regional mid-west restaurant chain, this first South Florida location serves a comprehensive menu of middle eastern/Lebanese food with a strong emphasis on healthy eating and vegetarian friendly options. While meat entrees are featured the real stars of the menu are the vegetarian appetizers and mezze dips. Great falafel, hummus, babaghanouj. Pita pizzas ("Pitza") and wraps are fun and interesting twists on traditional Lebanese dishes.
(3)Burj S.
Found this place on a Yelp search and yes it was a very pleasant surprise! The Orphans 4 came hre for lunch last week and we had the Mixed Veg Sampler for the appetizer with the Hummus-Babaganoush-Felafel and Tabouli and it was very tasty in deed served with pita (which tended to get hard after a few minutes) maybe keeping them wrapped in a plastic wrap would help them stay fresh a bit longer! We each had a Roll we found all our rolls to be very tasty ...once again I wonder if the Pita would be less crisp on the outside would it be better. Our Hostess was very nice as was our server and they made the meal all the more enjoyable! We will definitely be back again as it nice to see a place like this in Boca!
(4)Ana K.
We have eaten here in several occasions and the cakes are really good! Service is good also, they have very attentive staff. The only thing that we didn't like is that their chicken is dry.
(4)Daniela M.
If Yelp allowed it, I would give this place 10 stars. 5 measly stars just doesn't seem to cut it for a review of this place. I grew up in Cleveland and moved to Florida 10 years ago. I always missed Aladdin's Eatery and lamented that there was nothing like it in Florida. Aladdin's always had a phenomenal selection on their menu, and it was always safe to take anyone there because there were vegan and vegetarian options. When this place opened up, I came inside and was moved to tears because FINALLY I could place an order for something I had been waiting on for nearly a decade - Aladdin's Chicken Pitza. The Pitza is an open faced pita topped with a garlic sauce, grilled chicken, green peppers, scallions, and a dijon mustard sauce. I got my meal and I went back to my desk to eat it. When I opened my container, I took a minute to thank the Universe for bringing Aladdin's to my doorstep. I took my first bite, and it was everything I remembered it would be. Fresh. Everything is amazingly fresh and Aladdin's really prides themselves on that. The pita had taste...it wasn't a cardboard disc that's been lying around someplace. The meat was so tender and seasoned so perfectly, only to have the taste complimented by that char-grilled flavor. Then I bit into the green pepper. I was confused at first. "What's this? Is that? OMG...I believe that is flavor. OMG IT'S FLAVOR!!!!!" The green peppers were truly quality peppers better than anything I have ever eaten in Florida. The peppers were juicy and the flavor was slightly earthy just like a pepper should taste. For the first time in forever, I was genuinely happy to be eating. I HIGHLY recommend this place for everyone. Vegan, Vegetarian, Carnivore...whatever. The menu can accommodate even the pickiest of eaters. These people put more than spices and salt into this food. Their secret ingredient is a love of fresh food that won't kill either you or your checkbook. I missed you so much, Aladdin's. Thank you for coming to Boca. I feel like my life is complete now that you're here.
(5)Nathalie A.
Never knew what Shishtawook was.. Came here, tried it, it's awesome. All the food here has been really good. Len-Chili soup is my favorite. And it's super inexpensive! Yum.
(4)Mandeep T.
This place came highly recommended from a colleague and yelpers. However, I thought the food was below average compared to other good middle eastern restaurants I have had food at across the nation. Pita was tasteless, chicken had limited flavor and hummus was nothing special. The taste is more american/mediterranean.
(2)Mike W.
the most amazing food service is top notch and the best part is you can get a rolled flat pita sandwich for less than $8 in Boca Raton try the chicken curry rolled pita and the lentil bean chili is amazing if you want great food while on a budget you have to visit Aladdin's eatery you will not be disappointed they have many vegetarian choices on the menu they are the best without a doubt
(5)Ron S.
Very fresh, very tasty and excellent value. I will come again. As good as Paul's food in Cohoes, NY - and we do miss his fine restaurant.
(5)Anna R.
The food and service is phenomenal. The lunch combo is such a great bang for the buck, and best of all, it's a calm and quiet environment perfect for studying!
(5)Lisa S.
Aladdins is a find! Fantastic vegetarian and meat lover's options. Authentic Lebanese food is made with fresh ingredients and loaded with flavor. The falafel is our family's favorite. Excellent Lebanese wines and friendly service.
(5)Frank M.
AWESOME food! Hummus is amazing as is the Jasmine's favorite with the chicken. Also had the lentil soup which was really good and the falafel. It's quickly becoming my "go to" place for good food. Been back here several times in the past two weeks. Service is a bit rough but the food is well worth coming for. I'm hoping they pull it together service wise. Definitely worth a try!
(5)Maria V.
Frequent diner at this restaurant and never had a bad meal here!!! My fav is Flavor Savor which gives you a sample of several delicious items at an amazing price! Their baba ganoush is some of the best I've had, so is hummus and falafel!!! Try mint tea for a different beverage with your meal!!! Their new lunch specials are amazing and deliver fresh food at tremendous value!!!
(5)Rhonda F.
This is her favorite go to place when we don't feel like cooking great service delicious healthy food.
(5)Sam C.
Made it back to Aladdin's for lunch! I had my mind set on the vegetarian appetizer sampler when I was en route but, upon my arrival, I noticed the lunch special board outside of the restaurant. They offer $2 smoothies, $8 pita and salad combo, and $5 hummus. The specials run from 11 to 3. I ended up ordering the chicken curry rolled pita and it was delicious. The curry chicken was flavorful, but not spicy (they probably don't want to give the people of Boca heart attacks). The wrap also had tomatoes, peas, and a mustard dressing. The pita comes warm and crunchy. The salad was good; mixed greens with cheese, olives, tomatoes and vinaigrette on the side with a piece of pita. The slice of cake was heaven. I think the main blonde woman that is usually there is the manager. I have to give her props next time I go; she is really personable and professional. Again, my walk in order was ready in about 5 minutes or less. I'm looking forward to going back and dining in instead of ordering out.
(5)Tejash P.
I visited this restaurant in Boca Raton, FL for the first time today with a colleague during lunch hour after locating it on Yelp. It is in the close proximity of the Glades Town Center mall and hidden neatly behind CVS on St. Andrews Blvd. There's adequate parking available. On entering, I was surprised to see it's a full service restaurant rather than the normal fast food Mediterranean joints I come across from time to time. The ambiance and decor is very pretty and inviting and you have to wait to be seated. The seating area is a blend of tables for two, fours, booths and groups so it is suitable for all folks. They also have a big display of a variety of desserts. Realizing it would take longer time to dine-in, we chose carryout and placed our order at the register. I ordered the Chicken Schwarma Rolled and told the server to make it spicy and my colleague opted for the Aladdin's Lamb Rolled and sat in the waiting area after paying. It took them over 25 minutes to prepare our order which was like a really long wait. I wish they could have been better staffed since there were 2-3 employees running all around during busy lunch time. I asked the cashier for Wi-Fi and was told it's broken. All this while no one followed-up on the order nor told us how long would it take nor asked if we needed anything else. The Chicken Schwarma Rolled came rolled inside a Pita like a Wrap (not spicy); with Tahini Yogurt dressing which was tasty but a bit too salty. The chicken meat was tender and fresh, so were the veggies and condiments. However the Pita was a bit too hard. Not sure if that's how the dish is supposed to be. The portion size was good. My colleague found the Aladdin's Lamb Rolled really well-made though the portion size was not large. We were surprised to notice the take out order was simply the wrapped food in a brown bag with no napkins, knives or forks. We had to hunt for them at our work in order to get started. The upside: Good location, ambiance, ample seating, wide menu selection, including food, fresh juices, smoothies, wine and desserts, adequate portion size and I was impressed by the clean and well-maintained restroom, outdoor seating. On the flipside: Needs to have proper staffing during rush hours, faster turnaround for carry-outs and provide the essentials. They have to be generous with Wi-Fi considering every customer who walks-in uses a smart phone to be connected. I would recommend folks to try out this place and share your experiences. I'll give them a second chance; which will give me an excuse to try out their desserts.
(3)Sam Z.
Really enjoyed our food we shared falafel and a plate that had brown rice (I usually don't eat brown rice but here it was good!)plate also had chicken, sausage and Vega tables with hummus. The food was fabulous the service was slow but very pleasant people. This is what a chain restaurant should be. You wouldn't know it's a chain if you weren't told, food is very fresh home cooked tasting. If you don't like their fresh pitas then you shouldn't eat pitas you must not like pitas, these are great here
(4)Barbara J.
I had eaten at Aladdins in Ohio on vacation, so I was happy to see they had opened in our neighborhood. The food is fresh, homemade and a lot of variety. My favorites...the V-Nine soup and the Fattoush salad with chicken. Their smoothies are delicious also, I had the carrot smoothie last time which is a small meal in itself. Great specials at lunch so it doesn't cost you a fortune. I always leave feeling a little healthier than when I went in!
(5)Adriana S.
Great local restaurant with young and pleasant service. The ambience nice and low profile chic. I'm a BIG lover of Middle Eastern food, and growing up eating it made me very conscious of a good homemade food, of the species used to bring the flavors to explode inside your mouth. Can I just say that they have it going on here? Yes, their appetizers are delicious, all of them. I cannot come here and not eat their baba (eggplant dip), neither their kibbie (fried spiced ground beef balls), the main dish Flavor Savor will most certainly save your day and make you very happy! They have so many options and all sound so good. By what I have tasted so far I can only imagine that they will carry on their good flavor to all of their dishes. The only way to find out: Trying them all!!! I'm already on it! Come and try it for yourself!
(4)Kim C.
The flavor savor with a side of their hot sauce is so good. The owner is so nice and the staff was quick and friendly. I love trying foods from different cultures and this one is up there with one of my favorites. Looking forward to trying their desserts too.
(5)Jeff S.
Alladin is a great spot for a casual and inexpensive Middle Eastern meal. They have an extensive menu full of enticing options such as shwarma, grilled chicken, hummus, pita wraps and smoothies. They also have a ton of app choices. Prices are very fair for Boca Raton; $10 for a salad that's full of protein and big enough for two and $4 for a large smoothie. I went with the chicken mishwi salad as well as a berry smoothie with yogurt and honey. I loved everything about my meal. The chicken was crispy, juicy and flavorful, so much so that the juices and little pieces which broke off seasoned all the veg for me. I didn't even have to bother with the dressing or feta which they put on the side. The smoothie was also delightful. I particularly enjoyed the generous use of honey, which was a great note to compliment their berry mixture. I also got to try my girl's lentil soup and her shwarma and hummus and I loved those dishes as well. Four for four. Nice! As for the atmosphere, I have to say, the dining room was very comfortable to sit in. The noise level was on the reasonable side and the tables well spaced out so we weren't right on top of our dining neighbors. Also, the service was very good. Out waiter refilled the drinks quickly, came by to check on how the meal was going, etc, etc. As good as you could expect, really. In the end, I have to give Alladin 4 stars for strong flavor, outstanding value and attentive service. It's well worth checking out if you're looking for a laid back lunch or dinner in Boca.
(4)Jason M.
Food was excellent! Wait staff were all pleasant. Had the lamb salad and vegetarian combo! Wish there were more locations besides Boca.
(4)Diane N.
This restaurant opened a few months ago. I've been there four tmes and each time the food was good and the service was friendly and helpful. Tonight my husband and I shared the hummus appetizer. The serving was large and it came with a basket of pita bread. The hummus was very thick and creamy. I usually get one of their salads but I decided to try the chicken Dijon rolled pita. It was marinated chicken with tomatoes, onions, and honey Dijon dressing in pita bread. The whole thing is grilled so that the bread was crispy. It was very good and I would get it again. They have a very extensive menu including a large selection of salads, pita sandwiches, and specialty plates. There's a display case near the register with beautiful desserts. Since I'm always dieting I haven't tried the desserts yet. A lot of the menu is vegetarian or vegan. It's nice to be at a restaurant where you have plenty of good choices beside meat or fish dishes.
(4)Monarch L.
Liked the Mediterranean lamb plate. Seasoned well but was not really worth it $14.50 I think. Small portion too. I uploaded a pic of it.
(4)JACOB B.
2 minutes from Town Center..... Great spot for healthy vegetarian eating if you like the various Middle Eastern specialties such as a very creamy hummus,a 5 star baba ( Babaganou)falafel,etc... What makes this place special is a very soothing setting in a modern nightclub like atmosphere enhanced by non-intrusive "big band"music in the backround. The owner was very helpful in pointing out the right items on the menu for us, since we were not particularly famished but wanted to sample their offerings in a very extensive menu. We also enjoyed one of Jasmine's special lamb dishes. The lamb was ordered medium rare.... it arrived exactly medium rare. Curiously the restaurant was relatively empty, but then again it was a weekday in the summer in Florida. Bottom line: if you want to enjoy some of the best Middle Eastern food in the Boca area, you will not fail at Aladdin's Eatery.... They also have a fairly nice array of wonderful desserts if that's your thing.
(4)Nicolo Z.
Clean dining area. Good attention. Good price. Food is delivered fast and good flavor. No complaints. Will definitely come back
(5)Jason B.
What a find! Met my girlfriend here after reading the reviews. This place is awesome! The service is amazing and the food is just plain delicious!! The service really make this meal wonderful. Greeted with smiles and attended to constantly, the staff made the meal a great experience. We started with the Baba which was perfectly smokey and creamy. Glad we got the "small" portion, because even splitting it, we couldn't finish it. We then got two of the dinner plates: the Flavor Savor and the Chicken Mishwi. Everything was cooked to perfection and wonderfully spiced. The hardest part of the meal was figuring out how not to stuff our gullets so much that we couldn't get out of the booth! Prices were great too. Well worth every penny. Super excited to have found this gem. Will definitely be coming back!
(5)Stephanie N.
This place is fresh, healthy, serves chicken without hormones and antibiotics, and is very diverse in its menu. The hummus and babbaganoush was delish, the lamb and kabobs were cooked perfect and tasty. The salads were crisp, fresh and the dressing was wonderful. I highly recommend and will be a regular. The prices are also ridiculously reasonable!
(5)Lynn K.
. My husband, son and I were excited to try Aladdin as we love Middle Eastern cuisine. Unfortunately, although the staff was very attentive, the food was a one star at best. Salad was old lettuce out of a bag. Meat dishes consisted of very little meat. The only thing tasty at all was the rice. We had three different dishes, and all three were disappointing. We described it as " a one hit wonder".. With all of the good restaurants in Boca, there is no need to return.
(1)Maximus P.
Overall very good. Loved the service. The only issue was the Aladdins combo plate. Portions below average, chicken very good but the steak kabob was dry. Babaganoush very good. Great atmosphere too.
(4)Karrin P.
I really enjoyed the food I ate here. I came here, while on vacation, on a muggy rainy Saturday night. The place was relatively empty. The atmosphere is attractive and inviting. The service was good and the selections on the menu were impressive. They had a lot of Vegan and Vegetarian options that are clearly marked on the menu. The green juice was great and they even had Vegan cookies! The salad I ordered was amazing! Everything was prepared to perfection, very fresh, and very yummy. They even had almond milk for my after-dinner drink. I can't really say anything negative about Aladdin's because my experience was A+ from beginning to end. I even got some work done while there. I had to ask for the check since the waiter was so laid back and made it a point not to rush me even though closing time was approaching. I appreciate this kind of service when I want to just relax while on vacaction and enjoy great food. I would definitely go again.
(4)Ruba S.
Myself, my husband, and our two boys (8 and 5) had Aladdins for dinner today. It was spectacular. We started with the mixed veggie plate (hummus, falafel, baba ghanoush, tabouli, and grape leaves,) and the sfiha. DELICIOUS. My husband and son ordered the Special Plate (or something like that,) which was kifta, chicken, hummus, and salad. They really enjoyed it. I had the Shawerma Pita, yum yum! My other son had their house made"Pitza," which is pita made into a pizza... But with no marinara. Anyway, we moved to Boca two days ago and we both agreed we'd be coming more often. Also, I was watching the employees serve all the customers picking up to-go orders and they were so professional. They seemed happy to be working. Our server was the same! And we had the lady fingers for dessert, they were nice and simple since we ate so much.
(5)Nancy A.
We were looking for something different for our weekly Friday night out. I'm tired of pizza, burgers and Chinese! We saw Aladdin's advertised in a Clipper-type magazine and decided to try it. We were not disappointed at all. We ordered 2 dishes to share - the shish kabob salad which was comprised of fresh greens, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes and topped with 6 huge chunks of grilled beef tenderloin and feta cheese. We selected Aladdin's house dressing. The other dish we shared was the Hummus Shawarma Plate. The only word I can think of to describe it is PHENOMENAL!!! There was enough for 4 and the shawarma had a unique flavor that reminded me of the meat filling of a Greek pastistio, with a hint of cinnamon. The hummus was creamy and flavorful. No room for dessert but the cakes in the case were beautifully decorated. We will definitely go back to try other menu items.
(5)Mark L.
Just tried this place for the first time and I already can't wait to come back. Great relaxed atmosphere with super friendly service makes coming here a joy. And the food is amazing, everything tasted so fresh I was very impressed. I highly recommend this place and cant wait to go back.
(5)Richard R.
Food is fair if your not Vegan or a Vegetarian or your taste buds are normal. Good service, food is fresh just not real tasty or delicious. Not bad not good. Not a great Lebanese or middle eastern restaurant, just another chain.
(2)Vicki W.
This place is awesome! When you walk in, they greet you right away and seat you (or you can order from the counter for take out). I've been coming here since they opened and never had a bad meal (about 10 times now). I try to order different things when I go and have sampled a good variety of items on their menu, liked everything I tried so far - Flavor saver platter, salad wraps, vegetable soup, hummus, kibbe, lentil soup, appetizer sampler. The food is always very fresh and perfectly seasoned. The meats are tender and cooked properly with marinades, seasonings. They serve complementary pita bread (authentic style which is dry and chewy, but great with dips!) and you can request their home-made sauces on the side. I love their hot sauce and garlic sauce (I think you have to pay extra, but its worth it for me since they're so yummy). I have noticed that the spice level of the hot sauce is not as high as it used to be, maybe people complained that "their hot sauce is too hot" haha. The portions are large so you get great value for the price, I never have enough room for dessert. They have a pretty large dessert selection with about 4-6 different cakes at any given time, along with the baklava. Definitely worth checking out if you're into mediterranean food!
(5)Sophie R.
My boyfriend said it felt like a cafeteria at a retirement home. Food came out in two minutes after we ordered so it was probably all prepared beforehand. Service was good. Friendly people but food wasn't anything to brag about. Skip this place.
(2)Gino B.
Saw some other great reviews and decided to give it a try. Glad we did! Walked in the door and was immediately greeted and picked a table. This place is brand new and very clean. The manager/owner was very friendly and came over multiple times to chat with us. The menu was a little large and if you're not used to this style of food it could be a bit overwhelming. He suggested a couple dishes to us and wanted to make sure we would get something we liked. We ordered the Flavor Special and the Aladdins Combo so we could try a little of everything. The food came out fast and was delicious. It came with a salad and pita bread and hummus that was better than any other restaurant in Boca. The garlic sauce and spicy sauce were great and added plenty of flavor to the dish. Once we finished the meal we went over to the counter, which had about 12 desserts to pick from. We tried the white chocolate cake and the carrot smoothie and they were both great. Overall, the place is amazing and we will be returning! The entire staff is so friendly and helpful and the food is tasty and delicious. Definitely recommend giving this place a try!
(5)Joe L.
I had a great meal here, but the waitress was extremely pushy with ordering to the point where we felt uncomfortable. I understand being a good sales person but you have to know when it's too much. I will be back because the flavour of the food was so unique and well cooked.
(4)E. P.
Mediocre. Falafel and babaganoush are quite good-but that was about it. They do get my kudos for serving antiobiotic-free chicken. Pita is flat, thin and dry. Tahini is sour. Worst part is decor. Looks like a family diner. They're trying, but overall won't be back.
(3)Nadine S.
Wonderful lunch yesterday. It was the first visit to Aladdin's Eatery. We are so happy to have gone there. The place is spotless and brand new. The decor has been given a great deal of attention. Very pretty. We couldn't decide what to get, so the hostess/manager helped us pick out something to our liking. My mom (at 90 years old) is very open to trying new tastes. We ordered the combo appetizer plate, a plate of fresh vegetables and an order of kibbe. The appetizer plate was loaded with tahini, hummus, baba, grapel eaves, tabouli and pita on the side. The kibbe was outstanding and not oily. The meat, seasoned with cinnamon, was fragrant and delicious. The veggie plate included, tomatoes, sliced, celery, turnips that had been left in beet juice, spears of pickles, calamata . It all worked together for a truly filling lunch. (Mom took 1/2 of it home! It was dinner last night she said) My husband had the beef roll up and said he'd get it again with no hesitation. We had to have dessert since we spied a fabulous looking coconut cake. It was yummy...I'm still thinking about it. This is a winner!
(5)Ned L.
Meh...No magic lamp Attended this newish establishment yesterday early evening. The place has a clean modern look; plenty of staff. We had the Felafel Plate and Aladdin's Kebab Roll. Regrettably we were disappointed in both. The Felafel fell far short on taste. Definitely not the Felafel as served in the Middle East, and certainly not like that in Beirut, despite the pretense of being a Lebanese eatery. Somewhat tasteless, and of a pasty interior consistency. Very watery Tichina served with it. The accompanying pita bread was good, served well toasted. The Kebab Roll was bland and lacked the spicy taste one expects of Middle Eastern food, and so too did the Felafel lack spiciness. Perhaps a shortage of coriander? The Kebab roll had very little Tichina in it. Instead a kind of brown gravy, of which there was far too much, making the roll's pita very soggy so that gravy juice spattered out of the end... The meat was tender and seemed of good quality, but this did not make up for the bland sogginess... If the Eatery had a Lamp, it had no magic...
(1)Keisha L.
Visiting from out of town. The atmosphere is very nice. Staff are friendly and pleasant. Beautiful presentation. Food excited my taste buds. Portions are more than generous. Great experience!
(5)Anthony S.
Finally - a great place, vegan, vego, and gluten free...support these guys! They're doing a great job and the price is right.
(5)Kevin S.
3rd visit. Shocked that this is a chain because this food is seriously delicious. Their hot sauce is amazing and actually more flavorful than hot. I grew up eating Lebanese food so my expectations are high. This restaurant has consistently delivered.
(5)s t.
Very disappointed. Server stated that everything was microwaved; nothing was made to order. Why go to a restaurant to eat warmed up leftovers? Could be good if made to order fresh. Don't go.
(1)Elaine C.
This is a nice new Mediterrean restaurant in the area. The hostess is very pleasant and sweet. My favorite dish is the spinach and feta in a pita pocket. I wasn't too thrilled with the pita pizza-it kind of falls apart as you eat it. The wait staff are very pleasant and helpful. I asked for how the salad dressing was made and the waitress told me exactly what ingredients they use so I can duplicate it at home. Nice touch.
(1)Nada R.
Excellent food,very reasonable prices, staff cares about your experience. Very good experience having just had lunch on my lunch hour. On time back to office. That is going to be my favorite place to visit. Loved the pomgranet green tea.
(5)Lili M.
Wow, wow, wow, I am so happy to have discovered this place! I recently became close to vegetarian, and I also have been watching my sodium intake for years, due to borderline high blood pressure. It is so difficult to eat out without being served three days worth of sodium in one meal, even when I ask the chef to cut the salt in half. After getting several dishes take-out from Aladdin's Eatery for dinner tonight, I am certain I will be returning there at least once a week from now on. The lentil soup and the vegetarian chili were both top-notch in flavor and, unlike soups almost everywhere else, NOT TOO SALTY!! The Foole M Damas is a good shared appetizer; it is generously portioned and extremely garlicky, though, so probably not appropriate for one person. The vegetarian combo appetizer featured hummus, tabouli, baba ghanoush, falafel, and stuffed grape leaves. An excellent choice if you are new to Middle Eastern food, though I probably won't order it again because of all the other great choices on the menu! We tried both the Mujadara plate (seasoned lentils and brown rice garnished with lightly fried onions) and the "Jasmine's Favorite" (a variety of seasoned beans and vegetables blended in brown rice). They can be topped with any of a number of proteins (chicken, beef, lamb, tuna), but we ordered them topped with Lebanese Salata (a mix of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, scallions, etc.). Fantastic flavor! And again, NOT TOO SALTY!! The interior of the restaurant is exceedingly clean and decorated in warm, welcoming colors. They serve beer and wine, with many wines by the glass. The manager/owner (not sure which) was at the counter to take my order and she was very friendly and helpful answering questions about the menu. Do not miss this place if you are vegetarian/vegan or trying to eat healthy-- and even if you aren't!
(5)Peter Q.
Very pleased. Quiet and casual yet fast friendly service and surprisingly tasty food. Healthy too. Manager asked if all was well. Plenty of free parking. Lots of dessert choices. Busy on a Saturday evening but not crowded. Need this kind of food locally.
(4)Travis R.
After a long Sunday shopping at the mall with the wife and my two teenage children I can't think of a better place to sit down and have lunch... the vegetarian combo was a great way to start the experience, recommendations made by the friendly servers were spot on. Then the main course came out, I was surprised how much food we got for the money. And how good it was. Keep up the good work Aladdin' s next Time I'm by the mall you will see my smiling face comming through your doors.
(5)Roberto B.
Great spot for well prepared Middle Eastern fare. Hummus and baba ghanoush were just about the best I have ever tasted. The lentil soup was superb. A large portion with fresh vegetables. However, the falafel was unusually hard on the outside and lacked the flavor I am used to. Smashed bean dish struck out. Nice ambiance and good service.
(4)Julia S.
I have no words to express my happiness for this eatery to open in my neighborhood. Everything is authentic and so delicious ! Feels like you are eating at a Lebanese family's house.The owner, Nina, is often present and is really a sweetheart ! Staff is very friendly and willing to please. They even have Lebanese beer ! My favorites are the vegetarian sampler, all the soups, the kibbeh, the Alladdin plater, the hummus, basically everything I tried so far ! Keep it up Alladdin, I will be coming for more and more !
(5)Joe M.
Favorable first impression. Tucked away in the Greenwise shopping center so easy to miss.. Bright and cheerful inside. Nice wait staff. Was offered a sample of the lentil soup before ordering. Nice touch. Soup was delicious. Upgrade to top with chunks of grilled chicken. Also had a app size plate of six stuffed grapeleaves. Came warm which at first surprised me but really enjoyed. Will return to try moret
(4)Bruce B.
We just moved into this specific area and were walking around. We saw Aladdin's it was very quiet inside but we decide to go in. The people were amazingly nice. We took a take out menu and promised to be back. Wanting to support a local business we went to dinner there 2 days ago and it was even better. The people could not have been nicer. The customer service is exemplary and the food great plus on top of it all the value was better than I expected.
(5)Stephanie M.
Our first time eating here and it was fabulous. We enjoy the falafel salad, lentil soup, and a hummus falafel wrap. The have a lot of vegetarian options and it's a full service restaurant.. Can't wait to come back.
(5)Kaly Q.
Delicious, fresh, Lebanese food. I highly recommend the Flavor Savor Platter, it let's you sample different dishes all in one hit, and it's a big bang for your buck!!
(5)Jessi M.
Wow, I cannot say enough good things about this place, I don't even know where to start! Well first off, I am so glad I finally "discovered" this little hidden gem! It's right down the street from my house so I will definitely be here often. I came here with my mom for an early-ish dinner and there was only one other family in the restaurant but by the time we were finished with our meal the restaurant filled up nicely. I'm sure Yom Kippur had a lot to do with it though. We started off our meal with the Fatayer thinking it was going to be like Spanakopita but it was very different; like a healthier version without all of the butter. The spinach had a strong lemony taste and was wrapped in a pita in a pretty little heart shape. I also ordered the Vegetarian Chili and added their special hot sauce, which is very good. Our waiter suggested that next time I try the chili with the lentils in it; which I definitely intend on doing - with hot sauce. Then for my meal I ordered the spinach salad and added marinated yellowfin tuna. The tuna was extra but it was a very big portion, I would have to guess, like 8 oz. It was seared/grilled perfectly and the flavor was really good. I had the salad with the Tahini Yogurt dressing (which was also good) but I put more hot sauce on the salad as dressing instead :). Then my mom ordered the Flavor Savor Special and said the meat in it was really good. The salad that comes with the Flavor Savor also comes with dressing already on it (not sure which one; probably Aladdin's Dressing). Then for dessert we ordered the seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecake and the regular Chocolate Mousse Cake (which also comes in gluten free). The cheesecake was really good; the texture and flavor was absolutely amazing. The chocolate cake was also good and was less sweet than we were expecting. We also got some cashew "lady fingers" aka baklava to go; which I haven't tried yet.Oh yeah, and for drinks we both had the hot mint tea (which they give free refills on) and it was very good. I like how they bring out raw sugar, Truvia and splenda to the table; most restaurants don't offer Truvia (which is my fav). The staff here was so attentive and friendly throughout our entire visit. Everyone was so helpful and offered suggestions. Then at the end of our meal to our surprise they gave us one of the cakes and the baklava on the house! That was such a nice surprise! Between the food and service, this place deserves more than 5 stars! If you're looking for some good Middle Eastern style, healthy food then this is your place! While it's not traditional Mediterranean or Greek food, they put their own healthy spin on already healthy food. I'm totally into eating healthy and I love how their website lists the nutritional info for each item. Aladdin's Eatery serves up everything; not only meat and fish but ; this place is a Vegetarian Hot Spot to boot! See you guys soon!
(5)Craig D.
I was hooked on this place after the first time. I have to say, I've only taken out from there, not eaten in (yet.) I have had only their entree salads and appetizers. Their falafel is very good, as a sandwich or a salad. Speaking of salads, I have tried a handful from their menu, but by far my favorite is the Chicken Mishwi salad. Its a gigantic double thigh marinated and grilled (perfectly every time) on a bed of super fresh mixed greens. It comes with a garlicky oil and lemon dressing which is great. Super high quality and healthy meal for under $10. Other salads were good too but this one is a standout. Everyone there has been really nice and friendly--owners, managers, wait staff. It's only been open for a couple of months but so far so good.
(5)Shaina W.
Dined here last night with my friend and was completely blown away. I was told it was good, but I had no idea it'd be THAT good. We had a glass of the Lebanese white wine, which was delicious, and the Vegetarian Combo. I recommend this dish as an appetizer because it includes all the fav routes - hummus, baba ghanoush, tabouli, grape leaves, falafel, tahini and pita bread. The falafel are SO good. I haven't had falafel this good since I visited Israel 5 years ago. For dinner we had the mujadara plate which was steamed lentils and brown rice with Lebanese salata and fried onions. So many flavors and textures...delicious! I could go and on but really you need to just check this place out for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Sue N.
Lentil soup can only be described as perfection made to order. Great lunch specials and friendly staff!
(5)Gina P.
This Lebanese oasis is a breath of fresh air in boca! Me and a friend came for dinner. We had amazing service from Mylon. She was great at assisting us with beer and dining choices. I was surprised to see they had a small list of all craft beers. I drank the day of the dead amber ale and my friend got the session. We wanted to try a bunch of different things so we got the vegetarian combo as an app and then one of the platters which had chicken and beef on it over a bed of rice and some veggies. The Vegetarian Combo Was awesome. It had 4 falafel, babagonush, hummus, taboli, two grape leaves, and tahini. And we had a basket of pita. The falafel was the best i've ever had. Cooked to perfection just the right amount of crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. As far as the meat goes the beef stole the show. It was so tender and perfectly flavored. We had to get dessert and I got baklava. They offered it two ways- ladyfingers which Is a little less sweet and diamond which is sweeter. I tried both. They were both great but I liked the diamond better. My friend got a giant chunk of black forest cake which i tasted and it was insanely moist. Best part about it is we had a great meal left completely stuffed and didn't break the bank. The most expensive meal on their menu is less than 15 bucks.
(5)Rich R.
As a frequent diner here, there are many very tasty dishes. I always ask the server for recommendations and the servers are extremely knowledgable - I usually go with their suggestion, and haven't been disappointed yet !
(5)Cintia C.
Simply the best mediterranean eatery in Boca Raton, our server Cailli was super sweet Love the vegetarian sampler and the lamb wrap was superb!!! My favorite place for heathy food!!!
(5)Denise R.
My friend Shaina & I came in for dinner last night and we started off with a Lebanese house white wine which was quite good. Shortly afterwards we received a Vegetarian sampler platter that contained THE BEST Falafels I can honestly say I have eve had!!! The baba was another favorite of mine. The crispy onions on top of the steamed lentil dish we had added a nice flavor & texture. I am looking forward to coming back & trying one of their rolled puta sandwiches next. The servers & the owners are all very nice. I highly recommend this place.
(5)Janel C.
I just moved into the area from East Boca. I'm in the middle of remodeling my house and have no kitchen - so I turned to Yelp for help. I was getting sick of Juice and Java, which until now was my west Boca back up for 4th Generation -- my most favorite place. I found Aladdin's on Yelp last Wednesday (July 6th) - and I have either eaten there or gotten take out from them every single day since, including today. I have tried quite a few things on the menu - and haven't been disappointed a single time. From their smoothies (I tried the Fresh Fruit and Banana, Milk, and Honey ones), to their Foole, the Jasmine Lamb, the Beef Shawarma, the Hummus Pocket, the Jasmine Lebanese Salata, the Spinach Salad, the pomegranate green tea, the coffee, the Baklava!! - I have not one complaint. I'm a food lover - and I love to try everything... but I'm generally a healthy eater - and I tend to eat vegetarian. This place has SO many options for me! My only wish was that they had a punch card of some sort to reward me for all my loyalty ;)
(5)Ray S.
I was in town for the weekend and decided to try something new and exciting for lunch with my friends. Saw great reviews and wanted to try for myself. I was very impressed!! Great customer service, fresh food, quite atmosphere, Love it!!
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