Al-Sham Restaurant
6738 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19149
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Address :
6738 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA, 19149 - Phone (215) 332-5000
- Website https://www.alshamrestaurant.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:00 am - 11:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dessert
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Patricia F.
I've ordered from Al-Sham at least two dozen times. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered. The standouts are the burgers, made with homemade kefta meat and homemade pickles, and the salads, both the lettuce and tomato kind (get the house dressing), and the hummus and baba ganoush (also homemade). The chicken schwarma and falafel are tasty, not the best ive had but definitely better than I expected from a place like this and the best you'll get delivered in NE philly. The pizzas are good, none of the premade frozen dough that's invaded a lot pizza places lately, but pizza clearly isnt their specialty. The toppings are good, if a bit pricey. I also highly recommend the milkshakes. I order online so I can't speak to their phone manner, but the delivery people have always been great. Beware that the delivery lady is afraid of dogs -- I feel bad about my little yappy lapdog.
(5)Rich B.
Food here is pretty good, not great. The hummus, falafel were standard, but flavorful.. Pita was thin, and could have been fresher/warmer. My mixed kofta kebab platter(beef & chicken)served over a bed of rice(asked for yellow, but got brown) was tasty and moist. Had a bit of onion-tomato gravy on it, and a nice creamy garlic sauce on the side. They also have tahina, cucumber yogurt and spicy mint sauces which I would have liked to try, but cost extra. Did not care for the hot sauce, it had an odd off-putting flavor. The side salad sucked. My friend loved her NY chicken on rice, calling it "comfort food". The atmosphere is nice. When you walk in it looks like a pizza take out shop, but you are led into an adjoining room which is nicely decorated. A table full of hookahs come out later in the eve I suppose. The service was friendly and accommodating. You get a decent amount of food, but the prices seem a bit high. Overall it was a decent dining experience, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back.
(3)Chuck K.
This wasn't the absolute worst food I've ever had in my life But It was pretty bad. I made the lengthy trek out to NE (Bustleton) in search of cheap, authentic, distinctive flavor. On the recommendation of clearly demented, high-on-drugs yelpsters, I ordered two items. One was the spinach "pies." For a mere $5.00, I got four, barely-bigger-than-a-silver-dollar "pies" that looked and tasted like doughy mini-samosas. Scarcely any spinach had to die for this fraudulent appetizer. For my main course I got a beef kofta (meatball) kebab platter. I can't believe that anyone who calls themselves a chef would serve what I got. It. Was. So. Dry. It parched my throat...instantly. If I had made this at home, I would have thrown out my work. Disgraceful. Normally I would add a second star because they were hospitable and the place didn't seem obviously unclean. However, the fact that this place currently has four stars is a gross felony against the truth. This aggression will not stand, man.
(1)Elliot P.
Came here recently with a bunch of friends and had a very enjoyable experience. The restaurant is located in a not-so-bad but not-so-nice part of town. So if you're one to be concerned about your safety, here is your warning. The only parking available is street parking. Parking can be difficult depending on when you come. The restaurant is split into two sections, one for waiter service and one without. They are exactly the same and completely different all at the same time. The waiter service area is a nice restaurant. Nice decor, linen tablecloths and napkins. Giant flat screen tuned to an Arabic language channel. The price of the food is the same if you want to be waited on or not. And the prices are very reasonable. The food is pretty good, some items are better than others. The wife and I shared the mixed shawarma and the mixed grill plates. The chicken shawarma and the chicken kabobs were excellent. Super tender and flavorful. The lamb/beef shawarma was OK- a bit gristly. The ground beef kabob (kofta) was good. Good meat quality and flavor was alright. Next time going for the chicken only. Had a strawberry and mango lassi. The mango is delicious, the strawberry is not sweet enough for my palate. Also had their appetizer sampler which included pita, hummus, babganoush, falafel and dolma. The dolma were served hot which I liked and is unusual. The rest were just OK. The falafel were good - Green on the inside as they ought to be. Also ordered kibbe - which if you have never had - you must try. While they're not the best I've ever had, they were good. Just a different flavor profile than I'm used to. They were served with lemon which I appreciated as that's how I like them. They don't serve alcohol or let you bring it in, so be mindful of that. The service was very good. Our waitress was super on the ball, attentive and friendly. I would have given three stars but the service really took the whole experience to a new level. So I would advise against take-out.
(4)Judith M.
A very disappointing experience. Oversalted food, and jarring flavors. Very slow service.
(4)HalalBite F.
Huge menu of American, Mediterranean, and Pakistani dishes. With that said their bbq ribs were soft, delicious and fell off the bone. The cheesesteak with everything also fresh and great. The Al sham mixed platter meat was soft and succulent but the bed of rice was greasy. Service was not great because of the dinner rush but everyone was nice.
(4)T S.
I have ordered from here a few times and I have never been dissapointed. The food is D-licious! lamb shawarma sandwich, veggie samosa, and falafels are my favorites.
(4)Hope R.
Great place. Very clean and the food are very fresh and delicious. Has a variety of middle-eastern dishes, but I always stick with the chicken and rice. Love this place and I will return again and again.
(4)Jay B.
The food is delicious. The lamb, rice, hummus and buffalo chicken wraps are my favorite. They even delivered during an ice storm and the food was still warm and delicious. If you are in the mood for tasty food, stop in or call for delivery.
(4)Bobin G.
It is a diamond in the rough. The place is really nice and the food is phenomenal.
(5)Andrea H.
This place has the most delicious food ever! And they give you a lot of food at a very good price. And they deliver really quickly. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes middle eastern food or kabob food, it's absolutely worth it.
(5)Heather R.
I've have the NY lamb/chicken and rice many times. It is so flavorful it's very hard to stop eating! So delicious, great service, and inexpensive. So happy this place is close to home!
(4)Sara E.
Me and my hubby ordered the lamb shawarma sandwiches. Being from the Middle East we weren't really expecting much but.....wow! So good and tasty! Just 1 filled him up, :) this is our 3rd time eating from here and every time we do it just gets better and better
(5)Joanna R.
got delivery from here last week. great tasting falafel and decent prices. will up date to 5 stars if the food i try next time is just as good.
(4)Lauren G.
The way I found this places is through yelp. I was skeptical only because there are a lot of places that say Persian and are completely Indian dishes. This is Persian food.and they deliver till 11pm. I got a few things grapes leaves which were perfectly cooked.lamb was ultra juicy and the spices weren't just burnt on you can tell they were marinated and slow cooked. Chicken was a little bit on the dry side but still tasty. Overall great food. This place is a keeper
(5)Naresh A.
This is the first time I've tried Arabic style in Philly. Although, I'm a big fan of Arabic Non Veg dishes, this one wasn't impress me. We checked in around 5PM and have ordered Chicken Biryani, Chicken Shawarma and Tandoori Chicken. Biryani was too oily and never felt like an Authentic one. Quantity and Quality was good. Tandoori was a bluff. I believe it was not cooked in Tandoori Stove rather they fried it and served. Bad option. Finally, Chicken Shawarma was too good and best item to try and fill your tummy. Overall, okay okay.. But not an ideal Arabic option. May be good for Kababs. Will check next time.
(3)Nidhika T.
I would give this place 10 stars if I could. The food is exceptional. I came here with my family and ordered hummus with pita, ny combo and an okra dish. The okra was out if this world. The service was superb and the people working there are so warm. This will be my go to place each time I visit philly :) thank you for such good food!
(5)Jemi J.
I am offering an update to my previous review some time ago. I visited Al Sham in recent months and have been pleasantly surprised and impressed with the massive improvements and overhauls. They are now offering a very very very large selection, some might say to a detriment, but I can not speak to that since I have not sampled much of the new menu. They are even offering various varieties of lassi. I never thought that was really in their wheel house but... The food that I did order however was better than it had ever been here. The salad seems much fresher and the portions were good. I ordered falafel salad with side of yellow rice. Was very good. The prices have significantly risen since I visited and reviewed last though. I am willing to pay for this sometimes if they remain consistent. My one gripe is that their customer service is not always stunning. Its still hit or miss when it comes to friendliness and communication. I'll visit again and review again to see that they are keeping to new standards.
(3)Sam L.
The food tastes okay. The prices are a bit high. A chicken over rice platter runs for about $8-9. The customer service is terrible. The minute you walk in, you don't feel too welcome and you just have eyes staring at you without a smile. I ordered my dish without hot sauce and when I received my order, it had hot sauce. The lady tried to pull the "you didn't tell me" card but I clearly told her as I ordered. Her solution? To use tongs to pick out the pieces of chicken that had hot sauce on it and covering the empty parts with white sauce - neglecting the rice that was also covered in hot sauce and reducing the amount of chicken that I paid for on that dish. The food is good but it's not great, therefore, I wouldn't really recommend it.
(2)Jessica L.
I order delivery several times from here and I LOVE the halal ! The rice and the chicken wasn't overcooked although the white sauce is kind of overwhelming on top, but everyone else seems to like it.
(4)Michael B.
I give this restaurant five stars from service, atmosphere,and most definitely the food! I highly recommend the kebabs, al-sham sampler and the chicken tikka masala. I usually call my lunch order in, drive over and see my food waiting for me, always on time. The desserts are about as good as my grandmother and mom would make in their own kitchens. Don't just buy one piece of baklava. You must try the many different kinds they have. Sahtein!
(5)Natasha S.
I went there for the new york style platter and forgot to tell I didn't want chicken and lamb,but got it anyway. I loved the chicken, but thought the white sauce was taziki and it wasn't. My daughter loved my leftovers and my little one had the chicken swarma and loved it and wants to go back. We definitely would!
(4)M. A.
This is my favorite halal restaurant in Philly. Excellent food at reasonable prices and a very friendly staff. Recently had a large family party in their attached lounge/party room. Food was great as always and staff was very accommodating. Owners are a husband and wife couple that have high regard for quality in their ingredients and food. Great attention to detail is also present in their food presentation and restaurant ambience. My two favorite dishes are the Chicken Maroosh sandwich and the NY style Chicken and Lamb gryo over rice. From personal experience I can say the gyro here is much better than anything you'll get in NYC. Also, this restaurant is completely halal. No alcohol allowed. As an added bonus this restaurant is also handicapp accessible. Definitely worth the drive to Philly to check this place out. Lastly, masjid Al-Furqan is very close (5min drive). We need more halal restaurants to follow this model. I have family that comes to Philly just to visit this restaurant. I highly recommend this quality establishment. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Su H.
I used to drive up to NYC from Rutgers soley for the reason of satisfying the platters cravings. Moving back to philly area this is my new go to spot to fill that craving. To be honest it's not quite the NYC streetcart experience but so far the close as I can get without making that trip up. Just be ready they aren't quick to put together your meal. Plan on calling ahead or be ready for a 15, 20 min wait for your food. In NYC I prefer the lamb over the chicken. Here I prefer the Chicken platter over the lamb. If you live close by their pizza's are pretty delicious. The crust is a thicker chewy crust. I can't really compare it to anywhere else but it's pretty darn delicious and def worth a try.
(4)Semina B.
I lived near Al-Sham for 10+years and can't believe I never stopped in to try the food! My first visit was for a birthday occasion and I ordered chicken kofta on a platter. It was delicious and just right, not too hot and spicy. I am not the person that clears their plate when going out to eat, but when I ordered the Al-Sham quesadilla it was a whole different story. Can't wait to get back and try more food! Didn't give 5 stars because service is slow, so I would definitely recommend ordering ahead of time.
(4)Sishab S.
Great service, the lady who served us was friendly and helpful A very large variety of Lebanese, Indian and American food plus pizza! Very large portions Shwarma sandwiches are amazing Prices are very reasonable The only negative thing about our food was that everything was bit too salty. It's not a fancy place not much of ambiance! Not the place for fine dining.
(4)Binsi K.
My husband and I came here and dined in. The place was empty for the dining in section, but we noticed that a lot if customers came in and ordered take out. I ordered the mixed shish kabob with rice and my husband ordered the ny chicken and rice along with chicken kabobs. My rice was too dry and his ny chicken and rice was definitely not THE ny chicken and rice. However he liked it. The falafel we ordered for take out was delicious. since we were in the Separate section, We Weren't Attended To As often Even Though THE place Wasn't busy. I would go back again for take out and try something else.
(3)Corinne M.
Finally got around to trying this place after driving by for years. Not terrible, not the best. Definitely nice to have a place to get Tikki nearby when I'm craving it, and theirs was actually pretty decent. I was t disappointed, except they don't offer basmati rice--which is what I like to have with the dish. Overall, pretty good. The hummus and pita definitely weren't as good. The hummus was definitely oil heavy, so much so when I opened the container it came out all over me. Good thing I wasn't wearing something nice.i didn't like the consistency or the taste of the pita. There was a strange aftertaste, and I definitely didn't taste anything other that the oil from the hummus. I wouldn't reorder the item. I do have to say the Tikki was really good, and it's definitely something I will reorder
(3)Suzanne S.
So I'm updating my review based on their chicken shawarma and gyro platters. They did make a few changes and the food is a lot better than it used to be. I was told there is a new owner so I assume that's why. I will definitely be ordering more shawarma.
(3)Antonio D.
This place is "Smack yo momma good!" I ordered the tandoori chicken and it was so SO good! Made a deal with the devil GOOD! My friend ordered a pizza. At first I wasn't sure how good a pizza made from a middle eastern restaurant could be... That pizza was the best damn pizza I had in a long time! It was so good that I started offering up money for more of my friends pizza! You will not be disappointed with this restaurant!
(5)Mr X.
Are you serious?? Some people shouldn't own restaurants that's for sure. A few months ago I ate there and the babagnoush (pureed, blended eggplant) tasted like it was spoiled, called the waitress she checked and the fridge wasn't working!! She slipped and said it happened a few times before! The owner NEVER came to table to apologize or even offered to adjust the bill! He simply took the item back and offered us Samosa instead! Who does that?? This guy! Then last time I was there the falafel crumbled in my hand like they were old, stale cookies and tasted like a bunch of wood chips put together with paper glue. It's a shame because I see his wife working hard and every one there runs around trying to please. May be you should use your brain every now and then? I am done with this circus!
(2)Lady E.
I tried Al-Sham when they first opened and was very disappointed. Years later I have decided to try them again. Wow, I was very impressed. We have tried several items from their menu and have decided that this will be one of our regular places to frequent. We have ordered via Grubhub.com and ate on site. They have a very nice quite dinning area next to the busy main walk-in area. I recommend their Falafel, Chicken Shawarma Long Sandwich, Kebabs, NY Combo (hot sauce is the hottest in the area) and Pizza. We have been pleased every time. Great service, delivery, restaurant atmosphere and food.
(5)Matt T.
Been here a few times because I work nearby. The NY combo is exactly like Halal in NYC. I have to stop myself from eating here everyday. The falafel is also delicious. I had pizza once, and it was also I incredible.
(5)M M.
The lamb is still great, but the service is very unfriendly and not only did they raise the prices AGAIN! They now nickel and dime you for everything and don't allow any substitutions. I've deleted their number from my phone and won't be visiting again.
(1)Amber D.
I got a bacon and egg omelette and it was pretty good but the bacon wasn't cut up and was very chewy. So if you're looking for decent food at a decent price go for it. But I wouldn't get a bacon omelette again
(3)Thuy F.
First time trying the food out here and it won't be my last. My husband is a picky eater but after trying a bit if everything he loved it all. I ordered the NY chicken and rice, spinach pies and beef samosas. My total was a little over $20 and I have enough food for 2-3 people. The NY chicken and rice was very flavorful and tender, even better than the stands in NYC. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try, I'm so glad I did!!
(5)Alison W.
Fish was horrible. The food might be good for this area but definitely not authentic tasting. Dry kebabs, probably not fresh...
(1)Aliyah A.
My husband and I come here whenever we are in the area. The staff is pleasant. The food is good and it seems that they've expanded their menu in recent months. The only downside for me is the falafel is kind of hard and dry compared to others, but I still order it from time to time!
(4)Bala J.
This place has great takeout and pizza. Also I recommend buying their delicious scrumptious sweets
(5)Lisa M.
3 stars for service and the tvs inside food was greasy i ordered ny chicken and rice i got some other stuff with peices of beef and chicken the rice had a lots of water from the salad and oil n vinger the rice very delicious if it was dry no water otherwise its a clean place anf different culture, the biggest issues is parking almost got rear ended tryng to park
(3)Wajma N.
I always order from this place because it's close to my job and good food but a few times that I have ordered through grub hub they either forget my order or give it to someone else. I usually don't make a fuss but today I ordered for pickup hoping it would be ready in time since I was running late to work. I get to the store and ask for my order and the man at the register and women look like they seen a deer. They scramble around and finally tell me someone else took my order earlier. So I'm like ok you didn't think of making me a new one? The man says it'll take 10 mins and not even apologizes. Of course I am pissed because now I am even later for work and I tell him and he ignores me. Great service. Not! Finally my orders done and he says see I told u it'll take 10 mins i tell him that's not the issue the issue is u basically didn't think of making me a new order after you gave mine away and he tells me he doesn't care! I was appalled that's not how you treat a customer. Besides the lack of proper service their food is always good but if I will be treated like that then goodbye!
(3)Aisha C.
Love this place. Their salmon is to die for. I called myself trying a seafood place down the street called Jordan's . Big mistake . The food here is great.
(5)Erol A.
Went with my younger siblings, I live in Bucks county I was looking for a halal, chicken over rice place, with the famous white sauce. This place is the best in the area, worth the drive wherever you live around. If you're looking for the New York style halal chicken platter, go here. For $10 you can have a great meal, yes I waited a bit longer than expected but the foods quality made up for it. I've had chicken over rice in a lot of places so many times. This place is great, probably the best taste and quality wise. The inside isn't the biggest and most luxurious but you can get take out as well. Highly recommended!
(5)Naomi G.
There are two sides to this restaurant: one is more like a pizza joint and the other has table cloths which is where we sat (almost the same menu). We started with the appetizer platter in order to try as much as possible. The humus was delicious, the baba ganoush wonderful flame-broiled flavor, grape leaves stuffed with rice - excellent lemony flavor, the tabouli was good (a tiny bit tart for my liking). We then had the mixed grill, again to try as much as possible. There was a lamb skewer, a chicken skewer, and a long ground meat kebab. All were wonderfully seasoned and perfectly grilled. Served over basmati rice, also good. Our waitress was a very pleasant young woman, attentive to detail and knowledgeable about the food. The price for this dinner was under $30. We will be back.
(4)Sara A.
I took a wonderful meal I enjoyed ck tikka was well cooked and the inside was very wonderful soft
(5)Darnita S.
i order from them on last night and my food was very very bad my husband order the nyc combo which was chicken and lamb it was cold when we recive our food.it was not the best i have gotten food before and the service was great after the second time they forgot my pita bread.this time my food was cold.we love this place and i love the chicken shawma and rice but what i recevie last night was not good.
(2)Mish M.
Very disappointed with this place. Their food may be ok, but their customer service is just so far from perfect. I would not be surprised if they would close due to their rudeness to customers. I am never coming back. FYI,(for the owners), you are in the USA. Here are some rules that have to be obeyed.
(1)Jessica D.
The only thing I have ever eaten here was the chicken shawarma. Their food is very good and they are quick. Big portions, reasonably priced and filling. Have to make a trip to Philly to get my fix sometime soon!
(4)Thai N.
I stop here for lunch and order to go. I had there NY chicken over rice that tasted so good. I also had there curry chicken that tasted fine I'm not be fan of curry but it was ok. They have seating to eat in and there is another room they have that looks like a lounge.
(4)Colleen M.
Ordered from here last night. It was delicious. Used the online ordering system and it was super convenient. We never had middle-eastern food before and were pleasantly surprised with all the flavors and the quality of the food. I will definitely order from here again. We had the chicken curry, beef biryani and spinach pie. I've had spinach pie before but these were totally the best I've ever had - ever! The delivery lady was very nice and the portions were huge. Can't wait to try more!
(5)Reggie D.
Awesome middle eastern food. NY chicken and rice is legit good when craving the real NY chicken and rice. But whatever I order, the food is bomb. And fresh. I usually order either NY chicken n lamb and rice or chicken tikka masala whenever i go but the other stuff looks pretty good. I'm glad I eventually tried this place out.
(5)Tony S.
I have lived in NE Philly for years and one day I discovered this gem. Food is awesome and people r awesome. It's not a five star restaurant but food is certainly five star. I have tried NY style chicken platter, Kabab platter and curry chicken. They r all delicious. I can probably eat this food everyday.
(5)Nayem Q.
Amazing food, for a bargain! My favorite is the New York Style Gyro platter!
(5)Tesh S.
This is the closest you will get to the famous chicken and rice in NYC living in the Philadelphia area..decided to give it a shot after seeing on yel they had an entree appropriately called NY chicken and rice that comes with the white and red sauce...i was surprised how amazing it was....I actually feel it was slightly better than the NYC one bc the chicken was juicier and better seasoned...glad to satisfy my NY chicken and rice craving so close to home
(5)Li L.
I had the lamb with rice and my boyfriend had the chicken with rice. Food was pretty good and decent. However, who I believe is the owner/manager...seems like a total jerk. I ordered my food and of course there was a wait. I just wanted to browse the menu since I'm waiting so I asked for a to-go menu. He rudely said "I'm gon give it you." And he still didn't give it to me yet. I was just confused like..ok? And shrug it off like whatever. So I went to sit and while sitting and waiting I observed how he treated his employees. He was yelling at the delivery driver and was being so rude to the ladies cooking. When my food was ready he just shook the bag and looked at me. Then he was like "I put the menu in the bag." I'm like uh ok thanks. Like I needed it anymore. Food wasn't bad but I'm not coming back. I much rather go to my usual halal food cart in university city.
(3)dennis c.
My wife and I are vegan, that limit the places that we can eat. If you want to eat at a restaurant that gives you the sense of being in the Middle East this is the place you Must visit. The food to truly unique and in my opinion the BEST value we have had when we have found middle eastern food. They even answered the question- why are falafels green? We have ask this question many times but they were the first that gave us the correct answer. From the food, service, and value this is truly a great place to eat. Al-Sham has been added to our list of restaurant we can eat at.
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