Taboun Grill
8808 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL, 60077
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Double Meat Whataburger Jr.®
Nutritional Facts: 420 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 1g & Sat. Fat 6g), 700mg sodium, 37g carbs, 6g sugar, 2g fiber, 23g Protein
Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuit
Nutritional Facts: 350 calories, 22g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 12g), 730mg sodium, 31g carbs, 0g sugar, 2g fiber, 8g Protein
Biscuit with Bacon
Nutritional Facts: 360 calories, 22g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 790mg sodium, 32g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Hash Brown Sticks
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 500mg sodium, 21g carbs, 0g sugar, 2g fiber, 2g Protein
Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken
Nutritional Facts: 290 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 770mg sodium, 12g carbs, 4g sugar, 6g fiber, 34g Protein
Taquito with Sausage, No Cheese
Nutritional Facts: 380 calories, 23g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 8g), 480mg sodium, 28g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 16g Protein
Apple Slices
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
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Whataburger Jr.®
Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 580mg sodium, 37g carbs, 6g sugar, 2g fiber, 14g Protein
Biscuit Sandwich
Nutritional Facts: 400 calories, 24g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 680mg sodium, 32g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 12g Protein
Hash Brown Sticks
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 500mg sodium, 21g carbs, 0g sugar, 2g fiber, 2g Protein
French Fries
Nutritional Facts: 420 calories, 21g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 260mg sodium, 52g carbs, 1g sugar, 4g fiber, 5g Protein
Hot Lemon Pie
Nutritional Facts: 320 calories, 16g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 230mg sodium, 41g carbs, 12g sugar, 3g fiber, 4g Protein
Apple Slices
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
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Foods to Avoid at Whataburger for High Cholesterol
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Whatachick'n® Sandwich
Nutritional Facts: 600 calories, 26g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 890mg sodium, 57g carbs, 11g sugar, 4g fiber, 33g Protein
Breakfast On A Bun®
Nutritional Facts: 350 calories, 15g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 910mg sodium, 34g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 18g Protein
Egg Sandwich
Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 740mg sodium, 34g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 15g Protein
Justaburger®
Nutritional Facts: 300 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 570mg sodium, 34g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 14g Protein
Hot Apple Pie
Nutritional Facts: 270 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 260mg sodium, 34g carbs, 7g sugar, 2g fiber, 33g Protein
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Nutritional Facts: 230 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 180mg sodium, 31g carbs, 18g sugar, 1g fiber, 2g Protein
Double Meat Whataburger Jr.®
Nutritional Facts: 420 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 1g & Sat. Fat 6g), 700mg sodium, 37g carbs, 6g sugar, 2g fiber, 23g Protein
Apple Slices
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
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Healthy Food Options at Whataburger
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Address :
8808 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL, 60077 - Phone (847) 965-1818
- Website https://www.taboungrill.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
- Mon : 11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Ethan L.
I was here just the other day, and wow can they provide delicious middle eastern food. Taboun Grill provides a more Israeli take on middle eastern cuisines, so there are regional specialties that Taboun Grill provides that other "middle eastern" restaurants do not. I have always loved middle eastern food, so when I was recommended this place by a friend, I simply just had to go. I ordered the chicken schwarma entree and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Compared to the schwarma at Pita Inn, I found the chicken schwarma a tad more oily but it was still delicous. I also tried a family members falafel and it was a bit "oily" too, but it was still delicious. What many other yelpers have commented on is true-the pita is divine. The pita here is by far the best pita I have ever had outside of Israel. It is served fluffy and warm, and honestly I could have just made pita my main course without anything else. Taboun grill is a nice and quiet sit-down restaurant providing Israeli food of a delicious caliber. I mark it down to 4-stars due to the wee bit of extra oil and the higher price point. Nothing to fret or be turned away over, just something to be aware of.
(4)Scott T.
My friend and I came across this place by accident last night. Our hotel manager had sent us to another restaurant, but when we got there it was closed. We kept driving down the road and saw the Panda Express and had to turn around to get to it. When we did, we saw Taboun and figured we would try it out. We are sure glad we did. There was a very large party in the front celebrating a wedding. It was a really neat cultural experience to see and the people were very friendly. Our food was outstanding! I got the mixed meat platter with Israeli salad and the rice of the day. All of the flavors were great. The wedding party had some dessert sent to us. I don't know what the items were called, but they were great too. Our waitress was very helpful and friendly. We plan to dine here again the next time travel brings us to the area.
(5)Eva S.
I was really impressed with this place. I've always driven by on the way to 90/94 and it turns out they serve very high quality, kosher Israeli food and it is pretty good! WOW... THEIR PITA: is amazing! So I'm dedicating a little section to highlight such a simple yet blows-you-away kinda bread. They are made fresh, are so fluffy, soft and arriving piping hot at your table. For those who have tried Naf Naf Grill's pita, I thought they had reached the top of the pita ranks, but the ceiling has just been busted by the ones from Taboun Grill. So good. Can you imagine if there was a pita contest in Skokie, or maybe Chicagoland? I bet this place would win. Their pita really does make "breaking bread" the best part of your day. But anyways, since not everything is a contest... I recommend the hummus (a small is more than enough to share between 3) to go with the pita... instead of getting a pita sandwich so that you can avoid getting a soppy pita pocket half-way through. Nevertheless, you can't go wrong with their pita, in any form, period. Next time I might try it with their baba ganoush. THE 4-STAR LOW-DOWN: This place is missing a star because it is a little pricey... and I won't be able to come here as regularly as a daily morning coffee joint. But it's worth it to visit this gem in Skokie. You will spend around $10+ for a pita sandwich, or around $20/25+ for an entree, but the quality and the flavors are there without a doubt. They also don't skimp on the portions. My dad got the lamb chops entree and they gave him FOUR chops, which were cooked perfectly to a medium and very tender. For me, this place is like a fancier Pita Inn. It's a place to enjoy a Middle Eastern "fine dining" atmosphere compared to the hustle-bustle of Pita Inn. We came here with a "buy 2 for the price of 1" deal through a WBEZ 91.5 Membership. For a party of 3, (after our discount and including tax & gratuity) our bill came out to be around $80 [appetizer, drink order, 2 entrees and a pita sandwich]. Btw if you dine in, you get a complimentary little plate of pickles and seasoned beets. VAST MENU: Their menu is pretty extensive. Without hesitation, I would enjoy coming back here to try other items, like the Yemenite soup, their Schnitzel, "cigars", the beef/chicken shawarmas, taboule, and their Turkish coffee... the list goes on. HIGHLIGHTS: 1) Mint tea- you get a large glassful of fresh mint leaves to steep with the tea. The glass was filled maybe 3/4 of the way with mint, which made the strong tea very fragrant... ahh the way mint works in its aromatherapy. 2) Pita bread- It's explained in about 33% of this review, and it would win "Chicagoland's Best Pita" contest, should that contest or title ever exist. 3) Side dishes- When you order an entree, it comes with two side dishes. I was able to try the onion-mashed potatoes, the grilled onions and the purple cabbage salad. Other sides that I hope to try in the future include the Israeli salad and roasted tomatoes. 4) Customer Service- We were greeted warmly, were asked if we had any questions about the menu and were even given a sample of their chicken shawarma before we placed any orders. Service throughout the night was effortless... and there is even a huge basket of lollipops for kiddies by the register. Overall, they're pretty good for kids. The management has thought this through!
(4)Diana P.
Love this place. They have two locations, skokie (original) and Northbrook. We work in Skokie so order out from here for lunch and are obsessed with their falafel sandwiches. Soo fresh, soft and great ingredients. A little more pricey than local similar establishments such as Pita Inn, however the quality is much higher. We catered for a party from here and they provided so much food we couldn't finish it all!
(5)Sam H.
Excellent food, great service, I definitely recommend.
(5)Anand S.
I had the lunch special chicken sandwich. It took a while to prepare, but it's worth the wait. You can taste the freshness.
(5)Suzana K.
The Morocco cigars are to die for! My father and i come here pretty frequently for dinner. Its not very busy if you go before 7pm. The women are very nice and attentive. The only reason i did not give them 5 stars is because of the last time we went. You could see they were setting up for a small party. Once the party arrived they started adding more table. They completely closed us in and rushed us to finish so they could have our table. I understand you didn't set up enough tables, but we are paying customers too. Needless to say we felt disrespected and will look for a new dinner spot.
(3)Julia C.
Omg very delish!!! I've had delivery from here three times and every time they get the order right, its fresh and delicious!!!! I always get the falafel pita with Jerusalem Salad, Humus and their homemade hot sauce, yummmmm!!!! Must try!!!
(5)Hannah H.
I liked the little pre-dish with the beets and the pickles as they were delicious. I enjoyed their kibbeh as it had a great flavorful filling with a hint of mint and cinnamon. The Combination Plate for our appetizers came with Moroccan Cigars, kibbeh, and pastels served with hummus. The Moroccan Cigars were similar to Filipino eggrolls. The pastels were like fried pierogis in a pastry puff shell with a mashed potato paste - that was okay, too. I wasn't much of a fan of their hummus. The Chicken Schwarma and the Beef Special, I was also not a fan of, as they were both bland and quite underseasoned. I'm curious about their other entrees, but I would come back for their kibbeh. +beets & pickles +kibbeh
(3)Mark S.
Taboun Grill is just that: A grill place. Very high noise level. Wooden tables. The food is good, but nothing to rave about. Because they have a captive audience (People who only eat Kosher food), they charge almost twice what it's worth. If you don't have to eat Kosher, other places, such as Pita Inn, would be my suggestion. We went with a large group, and were served several appetizers which were serviceable. We expected an entree, but soon realized that the appetizers were the entree! Coffee or tea were never even offered. We left hungry and disappointed. Too bad.
(2)Sam N.
For all you people who like middle eastern food here is a real gem. Yes it is Kosher. I know it's in Skokie but at least if you live in the burbs or the North Side this could prove to be a trek that is worth it. When you get there ask for the Morrocan Cigars which is a awesome combination of some spices , beef and hummus. Yes there is a spicy kick to it but not too spicy that you will go call an ambulance or anything like that. It is on a moderate level. If one finds themselves ordering the schwarma platter you will get a choice of twi sides. The side that I reccomend the most is the grilled tomatos. Yes they have hot dogs but you did not come this far just to have a hot dog ... One of the best things on the menu is the chicken thigh steak. It is succulent and juicy. Nothing here wil be dried out which is aproblem I have with other middle eastern places..I just wont name names now. I will just focus on the positive. The wait staff is fast and effective. You will not wait more than 12-15 minutes for anything. For those of you that dont keep kosher which is 99% of you, when ordering the Turkish Coffee understand that they will give you non dairy creamer because they cant serve milk and meat together. I'm afraid the milk shake will have to wait a few hours :)
(5)Gary C.
Falafel and shawarma as they should be. Yemenite soup and kubeh. The food comes quickly, the place can get noisy, and I enjoy every meal here.
(4)Ted C.
I think it's a little on the pricey (and odd) side, but I guess that's what you get for kosher meats. I can't really tell the difference though, but their onion/mashed potatoes are really good, moist and flavorful with the onions being there but not overpowering the potatoes. Their menu consists of traditional middle eastern food...and schnitzel. Weird, I know, but their kefta is really good, if a little lean so maybe not as tasty as some other places and the beef shwarma is also a pretty good go to. Their soup choices are a little limited but their Yemenite is really good. They have a pretty good lunch special deal but it's only dine-in. Which again, is a little odd. Why have people dine in for basically a sandwich and fries deal? Especially when all your drinks are in cans? Well, honestly though the food is pretty good. The service is nice and the price well, it's what you get for kosher, I guess.
(3)Alain G.
I've been coming here at least every other month and the food is always delicious and fresh. My daughter said it is better than the same things in Israel. There is a level of quality that surpasses every other Mediterranean eatery.
(4)Barak G.
I am very picky about middle eastern food, there are very little places that I can say that they are very good. However, I have been eating at Tabun for many years now and I was not disappointed even once. The food is delicious and fresh, the staff is great! Definitely one of the best places in the city to eat middle eastern. Wish they could come down town :-) Highly recommended!
(5)Jeremy W.
soups are fantastic! love the yemenite soup and my favorite is the hummus with onions and mushrooms I could eat this every night for dinner!
(5)Angela S.
Authentic kosher Israeli cuisine, I thoroughly enjoyed my falafel pita sandwich experience here. I scored rock star parking right out front in the corner mall private lot during lunchtime and got seated right away. Excellent service, my food arrived in no time at all. I ordered a falafel sandwich and a side of french fries. I was a bit taken back by the falafel balls at first because they were very green in color--not something I'm used to. Perhaps it was because of the herbs. The falafel was extremely flavorful, light and crispy. A bit heavy on the garlic for my taste, but still super yummy. Fries were very long and crispy and old school thick. My hubby insisted I order a size of BBQ for the fries, and I'm glad I did, otherwise they would have been a bit on the plain and simple side. As far as portion sizes, the sandwich was a bit small to split or share, but definitely more than enough for one person. Fries were also generous in portion size. A little pricey for my daily sandwich stop, $12 including tip for one person (and I had water). If I come back I'll most likely try a different dish with a little less garlic.
(4)t l a.
We already love the food at Taboun, so we were excited to see they do catering too. This review is for Taboun's amazing catering. The owner, Anat, took a tremendous amount of time and effort with us, and our menu. We had a lot of vegetarians coming, so she tried several versions of what are normally meat dishes at Taboun, using meat substitutes, so we could see what they'd taste like. Now THAT is effort. She made us feel iike family, as we nibbled our way through her offerings in two different impromptu tasting sessions. She took good notes, made thoughtful suggestions, and the food turned out to be the easiest (and probably will be the best-remembered) part of our celebration. She willingly worked with our desire to cook and add to our menu a family soup recipe--no ego about it. Every dish arrived exactly as planned and promised (a day early, wrapped to be prepared or served the next day under Sabbath restrictions--MORE work, also done perfectly). The food was as tasty as it is at Taboun's tables, and she kept our budge on track, too ("No, you don't need that much bread...") We wish we had more family occasions that merited Taboun's talents, but we'll keep returning to her restaurant as customers in any case.
(5)Jason R.
Excellent, fresh, flavorful food, I especially loved the salmon and the date cookies!
(5)E H.
The food is still good, but they seem greedy. $4 for a soda can. What a rip off. Service rushed. Too bad as the food is still excellent.
(3)Boyce B.
Can't compare to a good Arabic restaurant. Wouldn't recommend this place. Too many great restaurants around .... unless Kosher is a big deal for you.
(1)Rodger W.
I have finally found great Middle Eastern food in Chicago. I spend most of my time in the Detroit area, specifically my place of employment is in the heavily Lebanese, Iraqi and Yemeni city of Dearborn, MI. I am lucky to work minutes from literally dozens of truly authentic eateries that range from sandwich shacks, nut roasteries, juice bars, to high end pastry bakeries. I have been very disappointed, and even grossed out by the piss poor examples of Mid East food available here. Finding something that was delicious, and yet unique was truly a surprise. Taboun Grill is a strictly Kosher establishment in the Israeli style, and that has brought some unique things to the table. First, there is no dairy on the menu. That means the traditional dishes/drinks/condiments that use yogurt are not here. Second, the quality of the meat is a cut above what you normally find in a Lebanese Halal establishment. Third, there are some very unique appetizers and salads that are found only in Israeli style grills. Fourth, they actually make their own soft bread, and it is excellent. I shared three dishes. The portions were very generous, and 2 diners were well fed for $25. For a salad, we had the Red Cabbage salad which was very fresh and refreshing on a hot June day. For an appetizer we shared the combination plate. It included 2 Moroccan Cigars, ground beef wrapped in a thin bread and dipped in hummus. Kubeh (Fried Kibbe), ground beef stubbed in a cracked wheat wrapper, and finally Pastels, which are spiced potato wrapped in a thin crust. The main course was a huge wrapped sandwich cut into two pieces. We had the Mixed grill, which included chicken tenders and thighs seasoned with garlic and onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and hummus wrapped in a lafa (lawash like bread). Other reviews criticize the prices, which are not cheap. However the quality, freshness, and portion size justify the extra cost. I laugh at those reviews that compare Taboun Grill to Pita Inn. Pita Inn is perhaps the worst example of Middle Eastern food i have ever eaten. Gas stations in Detroit serve better food than that dump. Unfortunately Muslim friends of mine insist on serving Pita Inn, and I have has the "honor" of eating the Halal Taco Bell garbage too many times to count.. Then again, some people like cheap and disgusting food. If that is you, stay away from Taboun, and hit Pita Inn.
(5)Sue Z.
Blah!! Way too over priced and not original!! The falafel was not cooked and the "isreali salad" horrible!!! I wouldn't even give one star honestly. The food was bland and not tasteful.... not to mention over priced. If ur looking for fully cooked food id go down the block to @pittainn
(1)Alan L.
I have eaten here at least 30+ times since the owner opened up his first restaurant in Chicago (now closed). While I respect everyone's views several of the negative reviews are IMHO just plain wrong. Of all the Israeli restaurants in Chicago this is by far the best bar none - now on to the food. My personal favorite is a tie between the Beef Shish Kebob and Chicken Thigh Kebob. Each come with two sides (of your choice) Israeli salad and rice mix well. My kids cannot get enough of the fries. I was there just the other day for a business meeting and someone ordered the Moroccan Fish - very spicy and enjoyable. When my father-in-law visits from Israel he always goes with the same - Falafel to start and Shwarma Plate for the main. He always enjoys the food that reminds him of the his little place he eats back home. If you are looking for other starter choices I would go with the Kubeh or a large plate (to avoid the fights) of Hummus. The wait staff is consistent and they always make sure my water glass is full. If you are not stuffed yet, finish the meal with some Baklava and Turkish Coffee; however my wife prefers Tea with Nana (an Israeli staple). They do planned take-out meals (you need to order in advance) every Friday afternoon. It is a completely different menu, one that I would highly recommend exploring. Now the $1000 question - is the food authentic? I say yes based on my personal experiences visiting and living in Israel for the last 30+ years. The owner is Israeli and (as stated above) my father-in-law who lives in Israel agrees 100% it is a small slice of home.
(5)Justin S.
The food at Taboun was pretty good, this is a return visit for us, but the service leaves much to be desired. The waitresses spend most of their time chatting, checking their phones, and ignoring the customers. Unfortunately, this is what it has been in the past and seems par for course when it comes to kosher establishments. There was an uncomfortable feeling from the waitresses as were staring at the customers and ignoring them. The bus boy really knows customer service and was attentive to our water needs. The service would really make a difference at Taboun and we'd probably return sooner than when we just don't want to wash another dish.
(3)Evelina L.
Went here for lunch with a coworker today. Pickles and beets to start are really good and house soup is just ok. However, the highlight was the dark meat chicken kebob in a pita. The meat had a really nice char and flavor, plus all the fixings tasted fantastic. Don't forge to cut up some of the pickles that are brought to the table and add it to the pita kebob....mmmmmm Avoid the potatoes with onions.
(4)Robert W.
Delicious middle eastern. I'd say it's worth the trip. Yelp, stop making me write longer reviews to avoid them being treated as tips. Let me use this app how I want to.
(5)Tim H.
Fast, friendly service and great food. Food: -Falafel was great. Very crunchy and fluffy at the same time. Probably the second best falafel sandwich I have ever had. The best is at Mamoun's in NYC. -Beef special sandwich was awesome. It is fall apart tender and busting with robust flavor and juices. -Chicken shawarma was just ok in my opinion. I stole the other two dishes from others. I was a bit underwhelmed by my chicken shawarma sandwich. I was expecting prices to be lower because it looks pretty casual in the strip mall. Regardless, I will be back. Sandwiches were $10+.
(4)Lori S.
My party and I dined at Taboun last night. It was clear there was a problem from the minute I walked in and the place was filled with smoke. I considered leaving but was meeting others. By the time the party arrived, the place had cleared out a bit. Soon after we ordered we had to walk outside to breathe. This went on for another 45 minutes. There was no offer to discount our food, provide dessert or any other way to make up for the fact that their ventilation system was not working, the sprinklers were off (had to be or in addition to being smokey, would have been wet!). They should have closed....it was hard to enjoy the food given the air quality. Epic fail Taboun!
(2)Venessa F.
I love this place, better than Naf Naf grill!
(5)Keith C.
Absolutely fantastic. The baba ghannouj is to die for and the purple cabbage is fantastic. However, if you want a variety, I strongly suggest getting the salad combination plate. You not only get the baba ghannouj and the purple salad, but also hummus and morrocan eggplant. If you're with a group of people, I also suggest getting the appetizer combination plate so you get some meat as well (Moroccan Cigars, Kubeh and Pastels). The Moroccan cigars are fried very well and the meat complements it perfectly. Also highly recommend getting the falafel appetizer. These aren't breaded too heavily and the chickpeas are extremely fresh. The falafels also surround a bed of hummus. You will need to ask for more pita breads so just keep that in mind. As for the main course, I am a big fan of the chicken shwarma plate which is absolutely delicious. For the sides, I have never had the same rice of the day which in speaks for itself because the rice of the day is always fantastic. A side of purple cabbage completely rounds out a great meal. The grill combination is also fantastic. If you are a party of two and get all the appetizers that I recommended above, then as for the main course, splitting the grill combination will fill you up if you are not already full. That and a side of the rice of the day and the purple cabbage. So apparently the tea with Nana is supposed to be a desert drink but I really like it with the meal because the mint helps cleanse the pallet. I have been here about 6 times and absolutely love it. The only reason why there was not an earlier review was because I kept forgetting how to spell Taboun.
(5)Matt M.
Being a gentile, I have the absence of bias on my side when rating a kosher restaurant. That being said, kosher food is naturally superior to many types of food because of the stringent rules of preparation and the guidelines for cleanliness. All of that aside, this place is ridiculously delicious. I have never set foot in here, but have had take out from here on 3 separate occasions and I am now determined to eat at this place. Absolutely wonderful, I get the chicken breast kebob and it never displeases. Make sure to add falafels!
(5)Melissa F.
I've always heard good things about Taboun and decided to give it a whirl! I walked up to the to-go counter to place my order. Unlike many counter-based restaurants, Taboun also features a full-service seating area. I ordered a chicken schwarma pita without tahini sauce (hate the stuff), knowing I would still get hummus and Israeli salad. I forked over an amount just shy of $10 (the entree is $9 excluding tax). Although the schwarma pita was rather expensive at $9, and although other entrees exceed such a price, one must remember how expensive Kosher items are to both procure and produce. The price was at least somewhere near fair, given how the portion was filling, tasty, and stuffed with tender, flavorful chicken. The accompanying Israeli salad and hummus complimented the chicken, and the pita was fluffy and held up pretty well for sitting in my car on the way home!
(4)Nikki K.
I went here the other night and the food was pretty good. I really liked the Moroccan Cigars. Probably more than my dinner. I had the Schnitzel with Israeli salad and mashed potatoes. There was more than enough food on my plate. The service was friendly and quick too. The environment is really casual and open. There isn't much ambiance if you want a nicer dinner out. There aren't a ton of kosher meat options out there and I think their food and price is really reasonable. Worth checking out if you keep kosher!
(4)Lola L.
My second time at this location; third time overall. The falafel is excellent--light and fluffy (not just a ball of tasteless grease like at other places). The falafel appetizer comes with hummus and pita bread. The bread is so soft and tasty, too. I love the pickles. Unfortunately, I couldn't even begin to start to eat the chicken shwarma (sp?) sandwich because the chicken was so chewy and had to keep spitting it out. Yucko. I think that was $9 down the tubes. The Israeli salad I got tasted really bland and the ingredients did not taste fresh nor ripe. I actually threw out the side of salad I got bc it looked old. I really wanted this to replace my Pita Inn take-out for dinner or a quick lunch since it's right by the highway, even though I know the food isn't the same style necessarily. I went right before the lunch rush, so there wasn't any reason for any inedible food... Sorry, Taboun. I'll be back, but just for falafel. :(
(2)Vishal B.
I loved Taboun Grill and will be back! Very fresh, clean and healthy. Food is Kosher and more pricey for this simple fact. Red cabbage salad is excellent!
(5)Dan C.
Very authentic Israeli food - reminded me of getting a falafel from a stand on Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem. The falafel was perfectly fried, the fries were nice and crispy on the outside, and the Jerusalem salad was on point. Only downside is the cost, but considering that everything is kosher, it's understandable.
(4)Jennifer W.
We walked in @ 9:23 PM on a Sunday night. The hours posted on the door clearly say they close @ 10 PM on Sunday. We were told there grill was closed and there were no longer serving food. What the f#@$#????
(1)Avital l.
I go to this restaurant every so often the food is consistently good it is Israel kosher food and the service is very good as well. Love the deserts they are home made. Keep on the great job!
(4)David W.
The best kosher restaurant in chicago - the food is excellent expesially the spcial grill
(5)Tom C.
The food was delicious. However, it took them FOREVER to serve us. Also it was the most authentic shawarma I've had in the US, however it was still not middle eastern shawarma which left me disappointed. It is also pretty expensive, however that is normal for kosher restaurants.
(3)Monica B.
The food here is really really good. My husband had the lamb chops cooked medium and they gave him a big portion and were real tender. I had the chicken snitzel which also was a big portion with onion mashed potatoes. Only thing, like I said in my previous review is that they are pricey. The lamb chops were $27 and the chicken snitzel was $19. I will still be back in the future because it is delicious !
(4)M. R. C.
This is a tough one to review - but I've finally had enough. I was very frustrated to drive all the way up to Skokie to find out they were closed on Thurs, 10/20/11. There was NO voice mail to explain that they were closed - NO sign at the restaurant to explain why they were closed - and NOTHING on their website to give their customers any information. The sad thing is -- The food here is TREMENDOUS! Best falafel I've ever had! And in the past, I've been disappointed with the slow service and the rude wait staff making me feel very unwelcome - but I avoid the staff and slow service by ALWAYS calling ahead and ordering take-out. Without these problems - the food alone would rank the restaurant a 5-star! But with poor service and poor management communicating the reason for their closed doors, I have downgraded them to a 3-star.
(3)Phil W.
falafel in lafa - like a slightly thicker, chewier flour tortilla. It was like a falafel burrito! Awesome. Way better than in a pita, so much moister. Turkish Coffee is terrible. Garlicky Green hot sauce is good. I'd like to try more.
(4)Got Y.
Fan- freaking-tastic. The food is awesome. There is an obnoxious waitress that I dread seeing, but other than her this place is a great kosher joint in skokie with awesome middle eastern food. Best shwarma in chicago!
(5)Elina S.
This place is AMAZING!! Went here for Mothers Day and it was super packed and the food was just coming and the alcohol was just flowing. It is byob which is soo nice in the area. Everything we got here from hummus, baba ghannoush, egg plant salad, israeli salad, the incredible schwarma, everything was just mouth-watering. Everything was fresh and really flavorful and the bread was served warm and soft unlike in other places. A bit pricey but nothing to worry about. Loved the homey atmosphere and will definitely be back with friends! Yummmy!
(5)Phil F.
First time I had the veggie pita, which was pretty good, but nothing fantastic. It satisfied me. Next time, the falafel, which was super spiced up with coriander, and I loved it. Next time I got the tilapia in a 'lafa' (thicker, soft, chewy version of flour tortilla), and it was off the rails. Cant wait to go back and get that, but I don't know if I can since it is not kosher to eat fish with the lafa since they grill the lafa on the meat grill...but I liked it! Hopefully next time they are equally accommodating to the non kosher kid. I have seen the meat things, and they look realz chewy, but I dont think I will try them anytime soon. Just word to the wise. Its an interesting crowd too. Lots of interesting Israelis.
(4)Jason P.
I drove by this place a good 6 months or so ago and have been meaning to try it ever since. I finally decided to try it and called in an order. It was Sunday night and the best way to describe the atmosphere in there is chaotic. There really is just way too much going on and even waiting for my take out order was stressful. I really wanted to get a feel for this place so I ordered the salad combination plate, the falafel pita and an order of baklava. This all came out to about $25, which is at least $15 more than a comparable order at Pita Inn right down the street. They have their prices online though so I knew what I was getting into. Let's start out with the positives. The purple cabbage salad was pretty good. It reminded me of a coleslaw that wasn't overpowered by mayo. The hummus and baba were also pretty decent. The best part of the meal was their pita. They were different from the normal pita as they were thicker, more fluffy and slightly charred. It almost reminded me a little of naan bread. The baklava used rose water which isn't exactly what I wanted, but it was still not bad. The worst part of the meal was unfortunately the part I was looking forward to the most. The falafel was pretty much awful. They actually had a really good consistency, the only problem was this place seemed to use whole peppercorns as the main ingredient, which completely dominated the flavor. I enjoy putting ground up pepper on things, but whole peppercorns are not on my list of favorite things to bite into and every bite seemed to have some in it. It got to the point where I had to pick out the falafel pieces and just eat the rest of the pita. It was extremely disappointing. I have to say that I will not be making a second visit to Taboun in this lifetime.
(2)Grace L.
Review based on a take out order, not sit in: This restaurant is in a strip mall next to a Dunkin Donuts, in case you see the name on the Dempster side. I went in for a quick pick up lunch, and was pleasantly surprised to see that the place was fairly packed on a Friday afternoon, with some catering orders waiting for pick up. 'Authentic Israeli Cuisine" is on their take out menu, and that got me excited....until I opened up and saw the prices. It is a tad bit higher than what you would expect to pay at other local eateries, sandwiches are 8-11 bucks, entrees are 16-28. Perhaps the word "grill" threw me off? Spotting a regular, I asked him what to order and he points out the Shwarma, chicken thigh (I will get this if I go back), and falafel sandwiches. Ordered the shwarma and onion mashed potatoes. The shwarma was chicken and Israeli salad in a pita. (They also have options to have it in a lafa for 3 bucks, another thing I will try if I come back.) From what I've had before, this sandwich tasted lighter and less greasy than others. However, the chicken was a bit dry. The salad was fine and helped with the dryness, but not enough to tastify it. The onion mashed potatoes side dish was actually quite tasty, a comfort food for sure. It wasn't a strong green onion taste, but more a slow cooked white onion taste. This would be great with steak! Service here was quick, kind and eager to help. I would give this place another chance, but at that price, I would have to justify it as a sit down for dinner, not take out.
(2)Alison P.
Well, tonight was the last straw. The service has always been horrible here. Not once, in all the times I have been, and I've been a lot because my family keeps kosher, have I ever gotten satisfactory service. All the ladies are too busy yapping to each other to ever notice that their customers need something. Not once have they filled an empty water glass without having to be asked. Never had I not had to get up to get their attention to bring clean silverware. If they don't jump on me before I get a chance to look through the menu, then they're nowhere to be found when I actually want to order. They usually close at 10pm. Tonight, we arrived at about 9:10pm. The girl told us to hurry up and order because she wasn't going to take our order after 9:15pm. She slaps our food down soon after we order. The pita is cold, and of course, my water glass is empty. We weren't even half way through eating when the waitress comes over, asks us to pay the bill because she wants to go home. She actually came back for the tip in her coat and scarf! How obnoxious. As we ate, they put the chairs onto the tables all around us. We were asked if we were done eating when clearly we weren't. At 10pm on the dot, the little guy at the counter yells "We're leaving!" and turns out half the lights. My cousin asks for a to go box and the little bearded twirp doesn't move, even though he's in such a hurry to leave, but instead, instructs the bus boy to get us what we need. Poor guy, being treated like a slave like that. He looked so humiliated. This would never happen in a 'real' restaurant. Never. They know they have a monopoly in the community so they treat their customers like dogs. Well, this dog is taking her business elsewhere from now on. Good bye, Taboon. I hope you miss my money.
(1)Andrea G.
I would have given Taboun 4 stars, but the hummus here is just so-so. An Israeli restaurant should have amazing, authentic, Israeli-tasting hummus! Maybe it was an off-night when we ate there last, but the hummus was pretty tasteless. No tang or garlic. Just basically chickpea paste. However, the rest of the salads are spot-on (we ordered the salad combination plate as an appetizer). The baba ganoush is really good--smoky tasting and creamy, although it tastes suspiciously like Sabra baba ganoush. But I have no doubt they make fresh. The Moroccan eggplant salad is also delish--there were some crunchy vegetables (pickles maybe?) mixed in the salad, which added a really nice bit of texture to the soft roasted eggplant. Hubby asked to sub matbucha for the cabbage salad, and I am not a fan of matbucha, but he really liked it. The pitas were soft and warm, which is key. For an entree I had a chicken shwarma lafa. The chicken is nicely flavored, and there is a lot of it--not like some places that will put a ton of salad and not a whole lot of meat. I wondered why they don't have regular lamb/turkey shwarma, but I'm glad they have chicken because I don't like lamb shwarma. The first time we ate at Taboun, I got a shwarma pita, but I would definitely recommend the lafa--the wrap is much chewier and tastes better, plus you get leftovers for the next day! Hubby had a beef kebab lafa, which he really liked. Overall, this place is a nice treat since we only eat kosher meat and don't often get to eat meat in restaurants. The prices are steep but pretty standard for kosher meat. We've only ever ordered sandwiches, but ordering entrees could get pretty pricey. The food tastes Israeli enough, but left me longing for a true Israeli pita with fried eggplant, chips, gobs of hummus, the works. This will tide me over until my next trip to Israel. Although we are in the South Loop, it's worth the drive to Taboun every so often. I just wish they opened after Shabbat ends in the winter, since it's kind of a pain to go on a Sunday when I have work the next day.
(3)Samuel M.
I remember having made a run to Kinko's in college to get some copies made for my fraternity. For no reason, this obnoxious woman (having been born a Jew myself, I feel that I am allowed to say that this type of individual is the reason for antisemitism) walked in; unsolicited, she shouted "THE MOST AMAZING ISRAELI RESTAURANT IS ABOUT TO OPEN NEXT DOOR!", before leaving, without patronizing the Kinko's. So, before I rip this place apart, I should admit that this incident helped to shape my perception regarding Taboun. Fast forward a few months. On the ride home from O'Hare, I was craving some Pita Inn, but noticing this place, my morbid curiosity got the best of me. What a mistake. I had a standard order: hummus and a falafel sandwich. The hummus was gummy and overpriced at $6. The falafel sandwich was memorably horrid. The balls were orange-sized, which results in too large a surface to mass ratio, so the falafel was neither crisp nor tender on the inside. Most egregious, however, was the price: $7.25 (before tax and tip). Literally, you could have 2 falafel sandwiches at Pita Inn for this price, and have money left over for a small hummus. I don't buy the Kashrut excuse for this pricing either: my favorite falafel sandwich on the planet (yes, including Israel) is at this place called taïm. It costs $6.25, is kosher, and is located in the West Village in NYC. So, if they can serve amazing kosher falafel in the most expensive part of the most expensive city in the country for $6.25, there's no excuse for Taboun to serve horrendous falafel in Skokie for $1 more. Unforgivable. I can think of no logical reason to come here, unless you keep kosher (which is obviously an acceptable excuse due to the paucity of kosher restaurants) or if you are racist against Muslims, and thus cannot eat at Pita Inn for either of these reasons. Otherwise, avoid this like the plague!
(1)B G.
Tried going here on Thursday 10/20/11 and the place was closed. No signs , no nothing. Just a dark restaurant with the sign unlit. ???
(1)Tom A.
Really good food, really lousy service, rather high prices. If for some reason you go, the hummus is top notch.
(2)Freddie F.
My studio is right down the street from Taboun, so I thought I'd pop in and take out some lunch today. It was fairly busy at 1pm and they were pretty attentive to me (especially since I wasn't staying). The prices are way too high for what you get. I know that kosher meat costs more and they need to maintain their kosher status (inspections, etc), but this still seems too high. I ordered the shawarma sandwich and an order of falafel (since the sandwich comes with nothing on its own). They didn't tell me that they didn't put any tahini in with the falafel (6 balls), so it was pretty dry and wayyyyy too garlicky. The shawarma was good, pita was really soft and fresh (nicely spongy). With Basha and Pita Inn just down the road on Dempster, they've got some competition to contend with...even if this is kosher and those others are not.
(3)Mackenzie R.
Taboun is great if you want to eat pretty solid Israeli Kosher food and to be treated like crap! I ate at Taboun last night with a party of 7. I'm going to ignore, for a moment, the egregious rudeness of our waitress (included but not limited to not greeting us, grumbling at us, interrupting our conversations, and then later totally ignoring us) and focus on the restaurant management essentially 'kicking us out'. We arrived at 8:30 and placed appetizer and entree orders by 9. The sign on the door clearly states that the restaurant closes at 10pm, but at 9:40, the staff began to stack chairs on the tables and give us mean looks as we paid our tab. By 9:45, all the chairs around our table were stacked and the staff was just kind of staring at us. It was so awkward and uncomfortable that we left and continued our conversation on the sidewalk. (By the way, for those of you wondering, the 7 of ranged in age from mid 20's to mid 60's... I'm not talking about a group on teens 'hanging' at Taboun on some random weeknight). Uch, just such so disappointing. It's really great having kosher restaurants at our fingertips here in Chicago, but being treated in this manner makes me want to just stay at home and eat hummus from a tub!
(2)Justin B.
There are some really harsh unreasonable reviews on Taboun that I don't think are based on the quality of the food, which is superb. It takes a lot of care and is expensive to do Kosher food. They are doing a great job of putting a tasty menu together for people that don't keep Kosher and especially for those that do. Their service could be a bit friendlier but it is fast and once you get to know them they are really friendly. Like Sabra fruits.
(4)Ross W.
Not bad but too pricey
(4)Fuffie G.
It seemed like every time I've wanted to go to Taboun it's been a Saturday night and unfortunately they are not open as it is a kosher establishment. I finally went today and I am so glad that I did. We got there at about 1:30 Sunday afternoon and it was not that full. The restaurant is brand new, very clean and the decor is not bad either. I think they were trying to go for a rocky, prairie style that they didn't actually accomplish but nonetheless it's not bad. The kitchen is open to the restaurant and their ventilation system is not the greatest and I did walk out of there smelling like food. The food..we ordered the baba ghanoush and it was delicious and the grilled pita is some of the best I have ever had. I ordered a chicken schwarma sandwich that comes again in the pita, this time not grilled with hummus smeared inside and Israeli salad. DEElicious!! I am looking forward to going back and trying other things.
(4)H. M.
Enjoy the food, the atmosphere, the only place worth spending money on when going out for kosher food.
(5)Anthony M.
I was very concerned about going to this place since there are very few places like it, but I was blown away by the food that I had! The service was a bit sketchy, but it was crowded. We had hummus with pitas and I had swaharma plate. Probably the best thing was the extremely fresh pita bread that they make on ther own. I will agree, their prices are very high so its not a place to go back all the time, but I will go back soon because I was just so impressed by this unique resturants NOTE: As many Jewsh things, this place is not open Friday night and all Saturday. I understand why, but they could make a killing Friday and Saturday night in my opinon
(4)Josh L.
best schwarma in Chicago. Love the chicken tenders
(5)Linda SingaSong S.
womp womp woooomp. Sadly, being the Middle Eastern fanatic that I am, this place is regretfully no bueno. I used to work right next door so it was convenient, but I found myself driving down the street to Pita Inn or Basha to get my schwarma on. Service is great and all, but it doesn't salvage the horrid taste of the menu items. * Falafel - you really can't mess this one up... or could u? Multiple times I've ordered the falafel, it was undercooked and overly burnt on the outside. What a waste of chickpeas. I could've sworn it made me sick the first time I had 'em. * Hummus - It's not bad, but has a strange aftertaste to it that I'm not used to. Not much flavor or kick to it. * Taboun Mixed Grill sandwich - chicken tenders & thighs sauteed with onions and spices, tehina, and Israeli salad inside. ewww. I've seen few of my coworkers order it... didn't look all that appetizing, but out of curiosity, I decided to give it a whirl. Think it was the tehina sauce that killed it. The sauce was overwhelming and it was soo messy; the pita practically fell apart on me. * Price... pretty steep. I'll stick to my usual hot spots down the street & give my wallet & tummy a break from mysterious, smokey sauces & undercooked chickpeas. :P
(2)Linda P.
First time at Taboun Grill. The atmosphere is diner, very bright lights and no ambiance. So if you are looking for a nice place to have a quiet dinner this is not it. Service is good and the food is plentiful. The baba ganoush is unlike any I've had before, hard to tell where the eggplant was in this dish, it was very creamy I think it was basically mayo. We didn't try the hummus hopefully that's better. We used a WBEZ Member Card that is supposed to give up to $16 off. Basically, buy one, get one. We ordered baba for $6 and two entrees, the lamb chops were $27 and the chicken $19. When we got the check back they had taken off $6 for the baba! I asked the waitress and she said they take off the cheapest item. What the .... I asked to speak to the manager who said the same thing. So, if we hadn't ordered the appetizer then you would have taken off $16?? Finally she got it and said ok, they would take $16 off the bill. She was not happy about it. I caution anyone using the WBEZ card to beware of this and inquire before you order to make sure you get the proper credit.
(3)Leah W.
While I'm usually not a middle eastern fan, the food here is fantastically delicious! Their Lafa bread chicken breast wrap is a sure winner. The service was good, the cost was a bit high, but I'm definitely coming back for more.
(4)Sue A.
Thrilled that Taboun came to Skokie - Great location near the Edens. I keep meeting friends from Chicago to Highland park. It's easy to get to. The food is great and the service was good. My kids love it too.
(4)Kay S.
This place is great! I've had this 3x in the past month because it's so good. The first time I went with someone who keeps Kosher and didn't know what to expect. I was so pleasantly surprised by how great everything was. Would recommend ordering the Moroccan cigars, kubeh and pastels. Yum! The Skirt Steak Special Pita is to die for and all the salads are great too. Oh and for some reason their fries are really good too!
(4)Sika G.
I've had great food here, and try to take out whenever possible. The salads are great, the pita is delicious, and the meats are great.
(4)Jessica C.
Nice family friendly place. Good food. It is greasy, but it is supposed to be!
(4)Lori H.
Great service, in fact it was stellar from the moment we walked in until we were done. I keep gluten free in solidarity with my daughters who both have Celiac disease. They weren't with me but I think this place would be pretty safe for them. The pickled appetizers that came automatically were excellent, especially the garlicky pickled beets. My chicken kabobs were yummy. The full meal comes with 2 sides and they informed me that I could do a half order of the meat and still get both sides, so that cut down on the expense and was just the right amount of food for me. I never get to order french fries out because they are usually fried in the same oil as breaded items, but here they assured me that only potatoes were cooked in this oil so I got them. What a treat! I wasn't wild about the red cabbage salad because I don't like mayonnaise but it was fine. I would have preferred a vinegar dressing. My father-in-law got lamb chops which were cooked perfectly to his liking, grilled onions, pita, and Israeli salad. He wolfed everything. I had fresh mint tea which got me nostalgic for Israel. All in all, a very pleasant dinner.
(5)Sue K.
All the Middle Eastern food I've had until now must have been something else, because the quality of everything is elevated here. Soft chewy pita bread, buttery hummus, fresh salad, meat that seems like it was butchered yesterday. Pitas are extremely excellent.
(5)P C.
Food is awesome! Although it is pricey, you get your money's worth with the amount they give you. Sit in area is very clean. Am very impressed with this place.
(4)Jannis M.
I've never been to Taboun before at this location or the one in the city, but have heard quite a bit about it. The food is very good but the atmosphere, prices and services are quite disappointing. The prices are very high, especially compared to Pita Inn. I know that it's kosher but if you're charging $9 for a sandwich I'd like it served on something other than a plastic fast food container with paper underneath. The place is very loud and the waitress visited our table once to take the order and one other time to give us the bill. It's essentially a fast food restaurant but with fine dining prices. Sunday night is a very busy time to go and by 6:00 the line was out the door. I don't think I'll go back.
(2)Sam L.
*** Kosher CrC*** I am a frequent visitor to Chicago and I ALWAYS go to this place at least once. A fantastic Kosher restaurant!! There isn't a bad thing on the menu. All the sandwiches are available on laffa by request for an extra charge -worth doing IMHO. I recommend the beef special. Suitable for a business meeting
(5)Renato P.
I am experiencing something very rare for the places I review. Usually I can compartmentalize each aspect of a restaurant, but for the first time in recent memory I am holding something usually peripheral as a primary judging factor. That factor in this instance is price, and usually it is an afterthought. Long story short, this place is pricey, really pricey, so much so that it affects my decision to return here. To be fair, this is the first Israeli restaurant I've visited. I can although compare Taboun Grill to several Middle Eastern restaurants. Compared to said restaurants, it's REALLY expensive. Is the food good, yes, very good in fact. was the place clean and nicely decorated? Yes to both. Then why you might ask is it not worth the previously mentioned prices? It's just not, plain and simple. I can go to several places quite close, and get similar quality food at a fraction of the cost. Nuff said
(3)rachel p.
i popped into taboun for the first time today. after seeing a few co-workers w/ take out in the break room, i thought i should give it a try. the interior is cute, especially considering it's in a strip mall. i really like the open kitchen... i like to know where my came from. the service was friendly and prompt but i feel like $8 for a sandwich with no sides is a little steep, even if the sandwich is awesome. not to compare to pita inn... but this ain't no business man's special. that said, my sammy was NOT skimpy in size... but it did lack a little in the flavor department. kifta is supposed to be super oniony and cuminy... basically, i should smell like a hobo when i'm done. this kifta was nicely seared but otherwise, a bit bland. i'll probably go back and try something else on the menu... but as of right now, i'm not blown away.
(3)Caryn P.
I love this restaurant and am a huge fan of the chicken thigh kebob pita sandwich. My only gripe is that it would be nice to get some fries or something along with my sandwich considering it costs $8. I don't think french fries are a huge expense to the business and who among us doesn't love when fries are included?! Either way, I'm a huge fan and will keep going back for more :)
(4)Laura D.
Absolutely delicious! They must be doing something that's fantastic. It's their second restaurant. The first is in Jewish heaven (California & Devon), amongst all the other delicious ethnic restaurants in the area. Yes it's kosher, thus a bit more expensive. It's worth the price because it is kosher, always extremely fresh and authentic Israeli cuisine. The owners are Yemeni-Israeli. And, although the staff is laid back I've always had great service whether I'm solo for a quick lunch or with a large group. The humus with sauteed mushrooms is warm and delicious. I think their pita, fluffy and warmed on the grill (marks included!) is the best I've ever had outside the Middle East. I miss it when I'm away for too long! That is only the beginning of the meal. Steaks rock. Tilapia pita with the works inside. I've never had a mediocre dish. Plenty of vegetarian options, gluten free, etc. BYOB (kosher wine only, almost any beer is okay-call to check what isn't) will save some $ on the bill. I also love the decor and it's larger than their first restaurant and with a larger parking lot.
(5)Z K.
I ate there with two kids. They finished their food, but it doesn't mean it was good. The food is not horrible, but it is not great either. The shish kabob was not bad. The shawarma reasonable. Everything else was not interesting or greasy. Way too pricey for what it is. I do not recommend this place.
(2)Leah l.
We found it particularly unusual that the service was well below par at our recent dinner. The restaurant was nearly empty and we had the most rude and non-attentive server ever. We didn't want to be fawned over, but we were glared at, interrupted while we were in conversation to get our order, and generally left with a feeling that we were not welcome. To make matters worse, when we left, after getting the "its time you leave since we want to go home look", we were nearly knocked over by our server as she left as we were continuing our evening out on the sidewalk. I guess when a business states on the window that they close at 10, 9:45 is close enough. We have been customers for many years, starting at the Chicago location, and while the service has been not polished, we have never felt like this before. In today's economic climate, it shocks us that any business would go out of their way to alienate a large party of frequent diners. Maybe we will all be less frequent from now on.
(2)A C.
food is great (their schnizel- deep fried chicken basically) is just awesome. However, prices are VERY VERY EXPENSIVE. I sure as cannot afford this place regularly. Pita Inn is just down the street and about 5 times cheaper in prices, seriously!
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