Middle East Market & Deli
8100 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL, 32809
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Address :
8100 S Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL, 32809 - Phone (407) 855-6555
- Website https://www.middleeastdeli.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Sam Z.
This is a cafe and grocery store. The owner was pleasant and helpful. The food was homemade flavorful and fresh. Middle eastern food is uncommon so we enjoyed that variety. The food seems very healthy although I have no evidence. Probably an amazing place if your into middle eastern food, I don't think I am though, primarily thai and sushi for me. Still though very unique place with an inviting atmosphere, I would recommend to anyone in the area interested in middle eastern food.
(4)Abdul S.
I don't know how can anyone can rate this place more than a Zero? Most tasteless food EVER!! Ended up paying over $18.00 for this plate and a bottle of water. Highly NOT recommended
(1)Wes H.
Update: I previously left a very good review for this restaurant a year or so ago. Unfortunately it has gone down hill dramatically since then (new owners). Every subsequent visit has been progressively worse culminating in the culinary meltdown that occurred today. I walked into the restaurant and was preparing to order when the power went out. The electricity on the whole block was down and we later learned that it was not expected to be back on for several hours. I completed my order of a $9 vegetable platter off of the "HOT bar" with green beans, rice and lentils, and chickpeas and eggplant. The owner and employee then realized that they had no way to microwave the food hot since the power was out. I asked if the food would still be warm since it was on the hot bar. They said yes and with that assurance I agreed and then proceeded to order a side of tabouli. When I sat down to eat this veggie platter I realized upon the first bite that it was ice cold. The "hot" bar provided no heat to keep the items warm. This means that all the food on that stretch of counter (meats and cooked vegetables) are just sitting out for hours. This is certainly not up to health code. On top of the temperature, the vegetables (green beans especially) tasted sour and tingly on the tounge. Perhaps just a spice but not a good sign. If the cold plate of left out food wasn't enough, the tabouli was a soggy mess and certainly did not taste fresh or well prepared by any means. Last time I ate here the vegetables seemed overly oily and the tabouli not fresh. This time was no different except the vegetables were not even microwaved. I will not be returning to this restaurant. It seemed good and fresh a few owners/year back, but they need to make some serious changes to get this restaurant back off the ground.
(1)Soneya S.
It's a hole in a wall kinda place but the food is pretty good! They definitely need to renovate the inside of the restaurant and buy new furniture for it but overall it was a good eating experience!
(4)Kamila L.
I tried Lamb Shwarma. It was not so bad but I was hungry anyway... It needed more flavour! The staff were friendly and Tamarind and Orange Sparkling sodas very delicious enough to enjoy my visit.
(3)Cera H.
Fantastic people, fantastic desserts! Good selection of groceries as well. They make incredible coffee. Also, Mike, I believe the owner, is super friendly! Anything you need, he'll help you find, and he always remembers you! This place is an hour away from where I live, but so worth the trip.
(5)Maya R.
High high high expectation.... all I can say is very big disappointment. As someone from the Middle East that understand a little bit about Middle Eastern food what we got was just A disgrace. The hummus with sour The tabouli salad looked old and wasn't sour enough and I can keep going but I will stop here. I really wanted to love this place but it didn't happen. All I can remember from this meal is my stomach ache.
(1)Chris C.
Visited for the groceries. They had authentic spices and oils for better prices than ordering online. Only tried the Zaatar bread and it was good. I didn't try anything else. The five stars is for the helpful staff and great prices for quality products.
(5)Sam L.
YUM YUM!. Excellent beef shawarma! I hate that's it's so far from where I live!
(4)Maruf H.
After watching the review in one of the food network channels, me and my family went to check out the place first around Dec 2014 and since then have frequented many times. They do have quite a good selection of middle eastern food and are prompt in their service. The selections of authentic bakhlavas and other grocery items were pretty impressive too. I was glad to learn that they also catered to parties and occasions. Being a huge foodie myself, I wouldn't mind highly recommending the place to anyone who is looking for authentic Mid East cuisine. By the way very decent family and peaceful environment too.
(5)A P.
Gyro was soggy, pita was dried out and falling apart, and the meat tasted like old, processed, cheap, hotdog meat that has been frozen and reheated in microwave (which is how their food is warmed here). Grape leaves were not fresh, tasted like canned or just a few days/weeks old. Nothing we tried tasted good but for the baba ganoush, which was ok. I was definitely worried about quality control issues here.
(2)Gabriela B.
The man who served me, who I believe was the owner, was exceptionally warm and welcoming. As far as the food goes, all I managed to have this time was the beef shawarma, but it was fantastic. Easily the best shawarma I've ever had, from the flaky, crispy pita, to the sauces, meat, and veggies. I can't wait to try more on my subsequent visits to Orlando! I will easily make the 30+ minute drive.
(5)Patty M.
Sadly dissapointed at the lamb shawarma and hummus. They also called a shawarma the same as the gyro. Shawarma was dried and missing the yougurt sauce. Not a good experience.
(1)Punya N.
From the outside, this market/deli seems like a nondescript member of just another strip mall on OBT. It's a Middle Eastern restaurant with a grocery market in the back that is located just across the street from the Florida Mall (and is way better than any food you can get inside the mall)! I've never seen the place crowded, which is great because the food comes out fast and without much of a wait. The food served in the restaurant is delicious and fresh. You order at the counter and your name is called when the food is ready. They have a wide variety of platters and pita wraps - my favorite is the chicken shawarma, which comes with the most amazing garlic sauce (I always ask for extra on the side, it's sooo good). The chicken shawarma is HUGE and comes at a great price. It's stuffed with chicken, garlic sauce, lettuce, pickles, hummus, etc. The grocery market has tons of foods, spices, and cheeses you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. You can pick up some halloumi cheese and a bag of pitas while you're there. I would love if they had great baklava to boot - but I asked the friendly woman who works behind the counter and she told us that it's from the box. All in all, I highly recommend this place if you are on OBT/in the FL mall area and craving some Middle Eastern food!
(4)Traveler F.
Recently, I had a Baklava craving. Don't ask why. I just wanted to indulge in phyllo dough, honey and nuts. Most places in Orlando that I know of where Baklava is served are restaurants. Since these few places have fallen short recently. I need to desperately find another source. I just wanted a piece or few pieces to savor. A little internet digging and I found Middle Eastern Market and Deli. This place is located in a nondescript strip mall on Orange Blossom Trail opposite the Florida Mall. Apart from the above sign there is nothing to suggest Middle Eastern. However, all ends or begins when you walk in the door. Immediately, you are in the middle of tables and chairs with people milling around. There is a counter towards the back. This is where it all happens. I should really have that feast after all. There are several prepared salads, hot and cold items, desserts, drinks, and a whole host of food displayed and ready for consumption. Through a side archway is a grocery store. There are rows of shelves fully stocked with spices, canned and packaged Middle Eastern staples. In the middle is a section of preserved fruits. In the front room is a wall of Hookah pipes for sale. The lay out is very clean, open and welcoming. Back to the food. Yes I am here for Baklava. They offer trays of Baklava with walnuts or pistachios cut into little squares. There is also fanciful prepackaged assorted Baklava. I was told that their Baklava comes fresh from the famous Middle Eastern Shatila Bakery in Dearborn, Michigan. My order of Baklava with walnuts and pistachios did not disappoint. Even though is was a Michigan import the flaky phyllo dough released sweet honey on each nibble. Crunchy nuts add their distinct flavors to an already heavenly experience. This Baklava was drier and denser than most I've had, but the flavors and textures are all there. Maybe I just like to lap at honey. Since I am confronted with all of this food I might as well grab something. My choice of gyros was Lamb and Beef with a Beef Shawarma. I am accustomed to thick chewy pita bread that pushes my gut a good two inches out. No complains. But this wrap was thinner and allowed for a meatier mouth full rather than a doughy mouth full. I welcome the opportunity to actually be able to bite the whole roll without pieces falling away. The well seasoned vegetables and sauces balance this meat wrap very well. It was filling without my gut exploding. Not everyday does one get presented with foreign sodas. So I took a sampling of Tangerine, Pineapple and Apple Soda from Lebanon and Egypt. These sodas were bold in flavors and light on gas. I rather like them. What started out as a craving ended up being a surprisingly fulfilling experience. There will be no belly dancers popping out to tantalize, or is there? I didn't ask. But there is plentiful authentic food in unpretentious surrounds. The prices are decent and the service is very accommodating. Very few casual counter service establishments in Orlando offer genuine hospitality. I am always encouraged when people are eager to share their culture the minute a question is asked. No wonder this place has been in business since 1995. Shame on me for not visiting earlier. I know where to get trays of Baklava now. Next time I'm going to expand my horizons and try other things. I may even purchase some delicacies from the grocery shelves and create my own experiences.
(4)Sam Z.
This is my to go to market for middle eastern ingredients. They almost always have what I'm looking for. This is a family business and the staff is very friendly. I have tried the food but my favorite is their grapleaves. I always buy out all of them when I am there simplly because the recipe is so so close to the one of my grandmas. I am in heaven when I eat their grapeleaves. Also the dessert is very tasty after a meal as well.
(4)Ada I.
It used to be my favorite middle eastern place to eat. It was sold and now, it's the worst food I've ever eaten, and trust me I know about it. The lamb used for the gyros is shredded, the tabbouleh leaves are huge, the food has no flavor, the chicken kabob is very dry. The garlic sauce is just mayo. Over all is a disaster, I'll be looking for a new middle eastern place to eat at. New owner should retire, they are just giving this place a very bad reputation.
(1)Cathy S.
Won't be back. This used to be one of our favorite places to go, but with the new ownership it is horrible! Haven't had a chance to go since July so I was really looking forward to going. The first thing I missed was seeing the previous owners. They were always so nice and welcoming. I also noticed a big lack of customers. It use to be very busy at lunchtime. I ordered the chicken shish tawook wrap and the chicken was very dry and there was no garlic sauce. That was my favorite part about it! My husband had a side of rice that was barely cooked and my cucumber/tomato salad was a puddle of oil. The hummus was marginal, could have done without the all the paprika on top. It was such a shame to see this place go downhill. We always took our visitors there and they loved it too. Such a bummer! Bring back the previous owners!
(1)Sean P.
I have eaten gyros and middle eastern food all around the world. This was some of the worst. In comparison, I had a deli gyro and a local Florida chain that was far, far better and cheaper. The meat was rubbery, tasteless and low quality. The veggies were wilted and the bread was dry and crusty. I was starving so I ate it but I will not be coming back.
(2)Abdulkareem A.
The worst Arabic food ever, the staff are not Arabic and they think they know Arabic food. It should not come up when I search for Arabic food. Nothing worst than going to a horrible restaurant with a high prices, I couldn't complete the meal.
(1)Prof J.
I had the lamb shawarma ...it was ok. Not very flavorful. And I had the zaarta bread and tasted plain. Place was clean though and there's a little grocery aisle.in the back. There's not.a visible menu. What , are we expected to know what to get ? Service was good and the wait wasn't too long. They just need to work on the food.really.
(3)Kasey C.
New ownership is AWFUL! Over the past 5 years I have frequented this restaurant a LOT...at least twice a month and sometimes twice a week. Unfortunately new ownership has taken over my favorite restaurant and its not for the better. Service is SLOW. It used to take 5-10 minutes to get your meal. On my most recent visit we sat for over 25 minutes before receiving our food. Now on to the food. I ordered the chicken schwerma pita which I have had dozens of times before. They did not include the pickles or pickled turnips that come in it. When I asked for them on the side she handed me pickles. I again asked for the pickled turnips and I was told they do not come on that wrap. I picked up the menu and showed her that indeed they did. As a side I got the green salad, my favorite thing they serve. It was so salty I couldn't even eat it. Maybe its growing pains but those were not our only problems. My friend ordered the chicken kebabs and was told "you don't want that...I'll have to go in the back and make more and I don't really want to do that". Great service. Instead she got the cabbage rolls, something she again orders regularly. The rice was hard and the rolls were inedible. Lets not mention the prices. My wrap with 1 side cost me $11.00!! That is way more than I have ever been charged for the least amount of food I normally order. Insane. To write this review saddens me. This is a restaurant I have RAVED about to friends and colleagues and I have sent many people there on my love for this place. Now that the entire family previously running the place is gone it is not the same. Bad food. Bad service. Bad experience. SO DISAPPOINTED!!
(2)Mahmud H.
This is undoubtedly the best middle eastern food place I've been to not just in the US but even in the Middle East. They have the most authentic Lebanese and Syrian food. And you can't beat the price either. $9 for a falafel plate with two sides. The hummus is one of the best I've ever tried and the chicken shawarma is amazing. I'm definitely coming back I'm surprised to see some of the negative reviews here though- it seems they have some agenda behind it. The other Lebanese restaurant right across from this place is super expensive and the food doesn't even taste good plus the long wait is definitely not worth the money spent. Middle East Deli is my new favorite place to eat and my family/friends love it too. This busy restaurant speaks for itself.
(5)Scott M.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. We are vegetarians from out of town and were staying at the FLORIDA HOTEL and found this place thanks to YELP...AWESOME!!! The food was amazing and the service was GREAT!!! They were so nice! Food outstanding!!! Cost PERFECT! We did the Veggie try, (3) sides and we got FULL!!! The Lentil soup was fantastic!!! Wish I could get the recipe. The Baba Ghanoush was the best I have ever had, truly amazing. We can not wait to next year to be able to eat at this place again. F.Y.I. We were in town for a total of 7 meals (Not counting Breakfast) and eat there 3 times!!! Twice in one day, for Lunch and Dinner. The locals are very lucky to have this place!
(5)Elina L.
Very disappointing. First of all, the tables were dirty. I had to wipe ours down myself. The food was way below average and the meat didn't look fresh at all. I won't be back.
(2)Dena A.
Falafel Falafel Falafel! let me rephrase Falafel Wrap Falafel Wrap Falafel Wrap you had me at Falafel or maybe it was the hummus or maybe it was the pickles or maybe it was the Sha'tah (middle eastern hot sauce) .. I have to thank my mama on this one... she had asked me to come with her to the middle eastern grocery store that she liked... It is very far away from my parents house on the other side of Orlando really... but she loves the products there... We walked in and we were the only people in there... it was at an odd time early afternoon.. I didn't mind I am not a fan of packed out places... The friendly guy asked us if we needed any help and my mom said she was fine... Anyway we were stocking up on some serious groceries.. they have fresh olives that you can try from overseas and all the cheeses and pickles, and middle eastern deserts.. I started to get hungry while I was there and so we decided to get falafel wraps.... I think one of my best decisions since moving back.. it may be trivial to most of you but seriously the falafel wrap has given me hope... Saffron gave me hope for Indian food and now The Middle East Market & Deli has given me hope for falafel wraps... Let me say my mom's food is amazing.. and I eat Middle Eastern food almost daily but I still like the way places make falafel wraps... This place especially, first it is huge, second they don't skimp on the sha'tah ( god bless em) and third I think the combination of everything they put on it just makes it amazing... It's actually a running joke between my parents right now... because I am trying to find any excuse to go over to that side of the city just for the wrap.. and be warned they are closed on a Sunday.. which I literally had a panic attack bc I was wanting a sandwich so bad and we got there and they were closed... ugh major disappointment... Their Lahmeh Ajeen which is fresh bread in a pizza like shape with meat and tomatoes on top and than baked... was freaking damn good too... Soo friendly people that own the place, friendly workers, great selection of middle eastern groceries, and of course the most important, one of the best falafel sandwiches I have had! P.s. making a trip again shortly... love it!
(5)Jadine R.
I came across this place because I wanted bubble tea from the place next door (which was awesome!). :) A little hesitant to walk in because this run down shopping center wasn't the prettiest. Once I stepped in, I was hit with a great aroma from the food. Nothing says "awesome" like that great smell of food. I had the falafel wrap and my husband had the beef wrap. Both were delicious. The pistacio baklava was awesome too! Great authentic Middle Eastern food for a great price!!! It's located write across from the Florida Mall! Make a stop here instead of eating at a franchise restaurant or stopping for "food court" food. Booooring!!!!
(4)Greg M.
Friendly Staff, Great food, Great Hummus
(5)Thuy H.
I ordered the shawarma with beef with the potato side. The shawarma reminds me of a burrito pressed Cuban style. I was very happy with the warm contents. I am not sure what type of bread was used, but I don't think it was pita. My potato side is nicely cooked and seasoned. My toddler ordered the chicken rice dish. There was potatoes, nuts, and possibly mushrooms sauteed with chicken pieces. The staff told me it is very similar to bariyani, just not spicy. It is kinda sweet but kinda greasy. The grape leaves are so good. The eggplant was divinely made. There is a small market in the back. I wasn't too impressed with the selection but I am not very familiar with this type of ethnic food, so how wide the selection should be.
(3)Diane S.
So DELICIOUS! I love the food here. Everything they make is so flavorful and good that it's impossible not to overeat. Make sure to get take home because you'll be craving more after you finish lunch.
(5)JEWELe M.
This is definitely one of my favorite Middle Eastern places to eat in Orlando. My brother ( Droolius.com ) & I met the DC FoodSpotting Ambassador here for lunch. I ordered the Beef Schwarma Pita, Arabic Tea, and an assortment of desserts (baklava, pistachio and walnut kinds, and other Middle Eastern desserts). Everything looked delicious here and I love the tahini sauce in my schwarma pita. Check out the grocery store while you wait for your food! Everything here is made-to-order so everything comes out warm and fresh!
(5)Moh K.
i am not from Orlando , I came to visit Disney World and i was looking to have dinner close to the airport . i choose to eat in this place based on the reviews i saw , i was stunned how poor the food was and how poor the service was . first of all the food was previously cooked and reheated , my wife refused to eat her dish as it tasted terrible , meat undercooked , rice were overcooked . i could not trust the cleanliness of place . i am usually easy to satisfy and give a lot of 5 star rating but i could not resist placing my review to help others avoid my disappointment . i will never recommend this place to anybody .
(1)Hoda B.
The best shawarma in Orlando, Lebanese home cooking
(5)Tracy W.
I have been eating here for a few years and I have never had a bad experience. The service is always fast and friendly. The food is homemade and DELICIOUS! I love the pickled root veggies they add to the wraps and their grape leaves are really tasty. My personal favs are the grape leaves, kibbeh, and falafel. Their tahini is good but very garlicky - so make sure to bring some gum with you. :)
(4)Toni M.
My coworker and I attend the Middle East Market very frequent for our lunch. Although I am bad at remembering all the names of what I eat, I do remember that everything that I have tried has been great! I always get the Veggie Grape leaves warm. The hummus is highly recommended. This place seems very comfortable and quick. I personally like watching the TV even though we do not understand it. The market in the back has a wide variety of options at decent prices. Average check would be about ten to fifteen dollars but you get so much food, you will have enough for left overs. Make sure you leave room for a small dessert. You can get something for .75 cents or buy yourself a chocolate or candy bar to go. LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
(5)Amy Y.
The food here is very tasteful. I like their chicken and salad. My roommates like the gyro. The wraps are big and slightly crisp. The food is healthy, clean, and fresh. You can pick up or sit in and watch some television. There is also a grocery inside if you want to buy some middle eastern food. The location is in a small plaza right across the mall (sunlife path).
(5)Firas A.
This is general good food, however, not authentic Arabic flavors and taste. For a person who never tried Arabic food, go for it. But for an Arab looking for Arab tastes, look elsewhere.
(2)Jeffrey M.
Love this place never had food like this befor. And trying it for the first time I am wowed by how great everything was. I will come back for sure
(5)Mahdy S.
Food is fresh and quality is good. When you're there, the ordering process is similar to that of Boston Market in that you pick and choose what you want as the food is displayed in front of you, but not necessarily in regards to quantity. I had chicken shawarma with a side of yellow rice and salad. It was satisfying. Some of their more authentic items prepared on-site include mujadara (seasoned rice with lentils and onions), kufta, tabbouli, grape leaves, beef and chicken shawarma and lentil soup. They do have a tiny middle-eastern grocery store and sell a decent variety of arabic music CDs. Most of the pastries I saw are shipped from Michigan from what's probably the most popular middle-eastern bakery in the country- Shatila (several Middle Eastern eateries in the U.S. sell their products). Restaurant is clean with plenty of seating. Staff will kindly describe the food to you if you're not familiar.
(4)Kelly J.
EXACTLY what was needed tonight! Wonderful food and wonderful and friendly service! We look forward to many more visits to further explore their fabu menu!
(5)ILIA A.
Great staff that makes you feel like your at home. Amazing explosion of flavors in your mouth. Must try the Chicken wrap! So delicious I could eat it for breakfast.
(5)Ricky R.
Best middle eastern market in the area. Awesome and friendly staff. The shawarma was delicious and the spanakopita was so soft and warm. Just like a tasty feta and spinach treatlet! Definitely recommend this place and will be back all the time!
(5)Mike S.
The shmell of shwarma fills the air!!! This is a nice and very clean real deal middle eastern eatery. I liked the simple yet ethnic decoration and music as well. The steak shwarma was cooked perfectly and very FRESH. My only qualm was the grape leaves weren't as amazing as I was hoping for. I'm a big stuffed grape leaves fan. Looking for something different and delicious? BAM! You found it.
(4)Michael S.
WOW. Thanks to Yelp for helping me find this hidden gem on my Orlando vacation. I was starving and I had booked marked this place a few days before the trip . We agreed after reading reviews to come here for a late lunch. We pulled up to the strip mall where it was located (directly across from the Florida Mall). We went in and it was quiet inside. This place is a mix of a grocery store/deli/restaurant. The assortment of things you can get here is HUGE. They have tons of homemade fresh foods. The women behind the counter was very friendly and helpful with us choosing what to eat. My girlfriend and I both went with the Falafel wraps and I got a side of cucumber salad. Our food was cooked right there, super fresh. What is not to love about that?! Shortly after, we feasted on our Falafel's. WOW. Before this we were Falafel virgins, and this thing made us believers. It was amazing. My mouth is watering writing this review. I don't even know all the stuff that was in it, but it came together perfectly. One ingredient I do remember is the picked radish, it really stood out and added to the wrap. This falafel went perfectly with the cucumber salad which had all kinds of good stuff infused in it. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone in the area. Skip the Chipolte for once and come here. It is amazing and really cheap. For the two of us it was around 12$, you can't beat that with a stick. If I am ever in the area, I will be coming here in a heart beat.
(5)Mary Kay W.
I love the Middle East Market. Don't be fooled by the casual decor. They have the best baba ganoush I have ever had. The food is fresh and tasty. I see middle eastern people eating there all the time, so this tells me that the food is authentic. The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. The prices are reasonable enough that I try to visit a few times a month.
(5)Bianca O.
Fresh food and a myriad of options. I wish I lived in Orlando, I would eat here daily. My husband had the falafel and a few other items. The women there were super nice and informative. If you are within 50 miles of this place you simply must try it out!!! You will not be disappointed!
(5)Amir J.
I've been to many middle eastern markets that serve food and groceries. But I'll tell you what, I've been coming here since I was 15 years old and no other can compare to her food. The shawermas are just so fresh and delicious. They have fantastic service!
(5)Amanda K.
Although this place is called the Middle East Market and Deli, I really think that it should be "Deli and Market" because this place is a restaurant first. They serve great middle-eastern food, and since they serve it counter-style (like a fast food place) it's perfect for grabbing a lunch on the go! The Good: A Fast Lunch!: It's great that you can grab a boxed lunch super quick from this place and get on your way. there is a nice little eating area, but when you want good food in a hurry, this place is a great option! Great groceries: If you've got someone with a flair for cooking Middle eastern food, this place has all the supplies they'll need, including spices, basmati, and hummus by the pound (my personal favorite!) The Bad: Television Domination: Yes, they do have a big TV that shows Al-Jazeera, which generally broadcasts in Arabic. I don't really mind this (and I'm pretty sure they have English programs occasionally) But if you are looking to catch some television, I can see how you might be a bit miffed. The Middle East Market and Deli is a great place to grab a quick lunch, and if you need to grab some middle eastern groceries, you can't go wrong here! Overall 8/9/10= Middle East Yummy!
(4)Steve P.
This is by far the best Middle Eastern deli in Orlando. I have eaten at Tony's on Mills Avenue and there is no comparison. I have tried almost everything from the falafel to the schwarmas and it is all great. They also serve great desserts like pistachio baklava. I highly recommend the chicken schwarma served with pickled vegetables and garlic sauce. It is unbeliveably good and takes me back to my younger days when I lived in Egypt and Israel. The hummus is also extremely tasty. The service is also wonderful as both ladies working at the counter are very personable and friendly.
(5)Rozzalyn S.
This place is great! Best Middle Eastern food in the area, I used to go there for lunch quite often.
(5)Cindy F.
Want to come back to Orlando just to eat here again! What a find in the land of franchise hell! Tried a bit of almost everything...,all of it delicious. Very helpful and sweet girl working the counter. Definitely go and save room for cookies!
(5)Kate B.
Best Middle Eastern food in the Orlando area, hands down. Great lunch spot, and once you have their chicken shwarma sandwich you will crave it forever! Everything I've ever ordered there has been excellent, from the chicken kebabs to the eggplant and chickpea side dish--also fantastic hummus and baba ganoush. You will not be disappointed!
(5)Kimberly V.
Best falafel I have ever had. Eat here one a week minimum. Must go!!
(5)Jeff O.
This counter service restaurant has it going on, for the most part! Take a look at the delicacies through the glass hub and pick some stuff out. Do a daily combo! Or, order a shawarma sandwich. Some of my favorite items are the tasty chicken and lamb/beef kabobs, served with a garlic sauce. The tabbouleh is very fresh and vibrant. Hummus is fine, and the Majadara (rice, lentils and cooked onions) is a delicious treat for the onion lover in you. Also, the eggplant dishes are quite yumm-o. They serve an assortment of pies too: cheese, spinach, meat, etc. They used to have fountain drinks, but they recently got rid of that option. Now it's just bottles of fruit juices, soda and goddamn cans. MEM was at it's apex about 3 years ago I'd say. But there was a short period of time when everything was starting to go downhill. However my brother now says it's back uphill, circa 2 months ago. Sooo, I need to go back and see where they're at on the hill. What's the deal with local Mid Eastern places fluctuating in quality and service? (Ahem, Tony's.) 4 top seating, and a giant TV showing movies and news from Al-Jeera. You can also buy a hooka here, or cassette tapes of the hottest artists from Iraq. Grocery store in the back too, which is helpful if you like trying to make some of this stuff at home. Take a quick stroll through if you're bored, or need to stretch. Definitely czech it out if you're over near the FL mall, and enjoy Mid Eastern cuisine.
(4)Hani B.
This is a great place to get good Shwarmas. Built in a cafeteria style format this restaurant is great for the lunch crowds as you simply walk along the counter choose what you want and pay at the end. There is plenty of variety in terms of food, i would recommend their Kibbeh, grape leaves and the hummus. Aside from being a good restaurant, the place also has a nice store to pick up some good middle eastern groceries.
(4)Shaun T.
What a great deli! The food was fresh, great and the staff was awesome. The Shwarmas are fantastic! There is a little market in the back as well for anyone looking for authentic middle eastern ingredients.
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